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PETRONAS Retro Race Review – F1 United States Grand Prix 2019
04.06.2020
PETRONAS Retro Race Review – F1 United States Grand Prix 2019
04.06.2020
How Different Are Road Car and F1 Fuels? Fuel and Lubricants, Explained!
30.05.2020
Why do F1 cars use petrol? Is the fuel used in F1 similar to road car fuel? How closely does the team work with PETRONAS Motorsports? Hywel Thomas, F1 Power Unit Director for Mercedes-AMG HPP, answers all these queries and more in our latest Simple Science
Embracing Challenges and Leading the Mercedes F1 Factory with Rob Thomas.
30.05.2020
Life’s about embracing challenges. From leaving school at 16, to Chief Operating Officer of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, meet Rob Thomas - the man who pulls the strings at the factory at Brackley.
PETRONAS Retro Race Review – F1 United States Grand Prix 2015
27.05.2020
Postponed qualifying, wet-weather disruption and a wet-to-dry race packed full of action, incidents and Safety Cars… Lewis had to contend with a lot at the 2015 US GP, on his way to victory and the Drivers’ title. James Vowles, our Motorsport Strategy Director, delves into the details from that crazy COTA race weekend!
Being a Senior Race Engineer in F1 with Bono & Riki!
22.05.2020
What do F1 Race Engineers actually do? What is the relationship like with their drivers? We caught up with Lewis and Valtteri’s Race Engineers about their journey in F1, how they are keeping busy in isolation, the origin of “IT’S HAMMERTIME!” and more!
How Do F1 Power Units Actually Work? F1 Engines, Explained!
21.05.2020
PETRONAS Retro Race Review – F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2017
20.05.2020
Safety Cars, red flags, first lap clashes, headrest issues and photo finishes… the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was dramatic, to say the least! Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director, talks through all the juicy details from that frenetic fight on the streets of Baku
Self-Belief, Positive Mindsets, Growing Through Success and Failure | Lewis Hamilton
18.05.2020
In the latest episode of Deep Dive, Lewis talks to us about mental health, keeping a positive mindset, growth through both success and failure… and how he’s finding meditation, when he’s such a fidget!
Toto Talks: First Time Meeting Lewis and Valtteri, Plans for Getting Back to Work and More!
15.05.2020
We sat down to talk with Toto Wolff about where his passion for racing started, his memories of meeting Lewis and Valtteri for the first time, adapting to a slower pace of life in lockdown and how the team is planning to get back to work, safely and efficiently We also find out a fascinating racing fact about Lewis, Toto and Susie…
Vehicle Dynamics, Oversteer, Understeer Balance and More! Car Set-Up, Explained!
14.05.2020
Car balance, oversteer, understeer, operating windows… what exactly do these terms mean and how do teams decide and change car set-ups, both on and off the track? Vehicle Dynamics, explained by Andrew Shovlin – Trackside Engineering Director – featuring his whiteboard!
PETRONAS Retro Race Review – F1 Mexico Grand Prix 2019
13.05.2020
How did Lewis and Valtteri recover from poor starts to finish first and third at the 2019 Mexico Grand Prix? James Vowles, our Motorsport Strategy Director, has all the details on the strategy calls, accident damage, podium celebrations and more from last year's race in Mexico City!
Motivation and always striving to get the best out of yourself | Valtteri Bottas
04.05.2020
Catching up with Valtteri Bottas
01.05.2020
We caught up with Valtteri and to hear how he’s keeping fit and busy in isolation, his hopes when the competition returns, how he felt in our 2020 car and how he is as motivated as ever to achieve his dream of becoming F1 world champion.
2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
04.12.2019
Dive into the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Team Principal, Toto Wolff. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Brazilian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
20.11.2019
Dive into the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix with Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 United States Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
07.11.2019
Dive into the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix with Motorsport Strategy Director, James Vowles. Lewis Hamilton became the 2019 FIA Formula One™ World Drivers’ Champion after a P2 finish with Valtteri Bottas winning taking the chequered flag. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Mexican Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
30.10.2019
Dive into the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix with Technical Director, James Allison. Mercedes-AMG Petronas sealed the weekend with a win from Lewis Hamilton with Valtteri Bottas bringing home his W10 EQ Power+ in P4 respectively Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Japanese Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
16.10.2019
Dive into the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix with Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin. Mercedes-AMG Petronas became the 2019 FIA Formula One™ World Constructors’ Champions after Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton came home in P1 and P3 respectively. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Russian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
02.10.2019
Dive into the 2019 Russian Grand Prix with Motorsport Strategy Director, James Vowels. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport took home their eighth 1-2 finish of the season.. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Singapore Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
25.09.2019
Dive into the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix with Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport took home P4 and P5 under the lights. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Italian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
11.09.2019
Dive into the 2019 Italian Grand Prix with Motorsport Strategy Director, James Vowels. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport took home a double podium in Italy after a tough battle with the Ferraris. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Belgian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
04.09.2019
Dive into the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix with Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport took home a double podium in Belgium, with both cars overtaking VET. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Hungarian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
07.08.2019
Dive into the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix with Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin. Lewis took victory #8 from 12 races, with a tough strategy call delivering a stunning result in Budapest. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 German Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
02.08.2019
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions from the Mercedes-Benz Großer Preis von Deutschland 2019 – can the team learn from a weekend to forget? Discover the team's #UnfairAdvantage.
2019 British Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
18.07.2019
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions from the 2019 British Grand Prix – a very special race for the team, and of course home driver Lewis Hamilton! Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Austrian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
08.07.2019
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions from the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix, following a tricky weekend for the Silver Arrows. Did the heat really impact performance that much? Let's find out... Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 French Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
26.06.2019
This week, Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin takes the floor to answer your questions about the 2019 French Grand Prix. Discover more about how Pure Storage gives Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage in the Data Transformation Story.
2019 Canadian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
12.06.2019
We have your 2019 Canadian Grand Prix questions, and Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has the answers! Discover more about how Pure Storage uses data to give Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage.
2019 Monaco Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
30.05.2019
James Vowles, Motorsport Strategy Director, answers your questions from the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix! Why did Bottas stop twice? Why did Lewis stay out on the Medium tyres? Was double-stacking the stops critical for the result? Find out in our latest video! Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Spanish Grand Prix Strategy 'Analysis'
15.05.2019
Welcome to our special #SpanishGP debrief... with a twist! Photographer extraordinaire Paul Ripke talks starts, strategy, charging, curry and the Champions League with Shov and Ron! Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
01.05.2019
Dive back into the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Strategy Director James Vowles, as the team takes its' fourth one-two of the season – an incredible result in a race fraught with tough strategy calls and strong competition. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2019 Chinese Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
18.04.2019
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport's very own Andy Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director, is here to answer your questions about #Race1000. Another 1-2 result for the Silver Arrows, but was it as easy as it looked? How about that magical 'double stack' in the pit lane? Let's find out...
2019 Bahrain Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
03.04.2019
What. A. Result! Join Technical Director James Allison as he breaks down the surprisingly dramatic Bahrain GP, including why the team opted for two stints on Soft tyres, what happened to Valtteri's pace and more. Want to learn more about Mercedes-AMG F1's #UnfairAdvantage?
2019 Australian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
21.03.2019
2019 is here, the Australian Grand Prix is already behind us, and that means it's time for the first Pure Pit Wall debrief! Chief Strategist James Vowles is here to answer your questions about the weekend's race, including the thought process behind Lewis' strategy and what might have been in winner Valtteri Bottas' porridge... only the most important topics covered, of course! Discover the #UnfairAdvantage behind the team's partnership with Pure Storage.
2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
29.11.2018
Technical Director James Allison covers the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from just about every angle, including insight into the quick decision under VSC that helped Lewis win! Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Brazilian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
21.11.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions from the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix – what a result for the team! Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Mexico Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
01.11.2018
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions from the 2018 Formula One Mexico Grand Prix! Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 United States Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
24.10.2018
It’s time for a #USGP #PaulPitWall debrief… with photographer Paul Ripke! James and Andrew take the floor to answer Paul’s hard-hitting questions like, “Is Toto the problem?”, and, “Should the team do the opposite to what James says?” You might not think it this time, but there’s an #UnfairAdvantage to be found…
2018 Japanese Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
11.10.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions about the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix - including why we pitted Valtteri first, whether rivals' pace was a concern, and all about that important tyre choice in Q3... Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Russian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
02.10.2018
This week, Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin takes the floor to answer your questions about the 2018 Formula One Russian Grand Prix. Discover more about how Pure Storage gives Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage in the Data Transformation Story.
2018 Singapore Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
17.09.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions from the 2018 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix – including why Valtteri struggled to pass Hulkenberg, how the team would have reacted to a late Safety Car and more… Discover the #UnfairAdvantage.
2018 Italian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
05.09.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions about the 2018 Italian Grand Prix – did Lewis get any damage on Lap 1? How did the team manage his strategy to challenge for the win? Was Valtteri struggling behind Verstappen? Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Belgian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
29.08.2018
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions from the 2018 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix - including how much damage Bottas sustained on Lap 1, whether Lewis turned his engine down in pursuit of Vettel, and more! Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Hungarian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
30.07.2018
We have your questions, and Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has the answers about the action-packed 2018 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton scored his sixth win at the historic Hungaroring circuit. Discover more about how Pure Storage uses data to give Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage.
2018 German Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
23.07.2018
Dive back into the 2018 German Grand Prix with Chief Strategist James Vowles, as the team takes its' second one-two of the season, fighting changeable conditions and tough strategy calls to deliver a stunning home result in Germany. Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 British Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
10.07.2018
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions about the 2018 British Grand Prix – from that opening lap incident to Valtteri's heroic defense of 1st place... Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Austrian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
03.07.2018
Technical Director James Allison answers your questions about the 2018 F1 Austrian Grand Prix - including why we didn't pit Lewis under the VSC and why teams were suffering tyre blistering in Spielberg... Discover more about how Pure Storage supports Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport during Grands Prix with our Data Transformation Story.
2018 French Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
28.06.2018
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions about the 2018 Formula One French Grand Prix – from the damage Valtteri’s car sustained on lap one to how much of a threat Max Verstappen was to Lewis… Discover more about how Pure Storage uses data to give Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage.
2018 Canadian GP Strategy Analysis
14.06.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions about the 2018 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix – from Lewis’ early cooling issues, to how hard the drivers were able to push their engines and why we didn’t take many HyperSoft tyres to Montreal… Discover the team's #UnfairAdvantage in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Monaco Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
06.06.2018
Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin answers your questions from the 2018 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix – including why Lewis stopped earlier than his rivals and the decisions behind which compound to run in the second stint. Discover the team's #UnfairAdvantage.
McMullan & Harris_Pure Storage Video
29.05.2018
Using data to make the world's fastest cars go even faster.
See Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport's Head of IT Matt Harris talk with our Pure Storage CTO Alex McMullan about the details of our partnership and learn more with the full Data Transformation Story.
2018 Spanish Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
16.05.2018
Chief Strategist James Vowles answers your questions from the 2018 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix - including how tough it was to get Valtteri to the flag, why neither of our drivers pitted under the Virtual Safety Car and the reasons behind Pirelli's decision to alter the tread of the tyres for Barcelona... Discover how the team uses Big Data for a competitive edge in our Data Transformation Story.
2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
02.05.2018
This week, Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin takes the floor to answer your questions about the 2018 Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Discover more about how Pure Storage gives Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport an #UnfairAdvantage in the Data Transformation Story.
2018 Chinese Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
19.04.2018
Running through the major storylines from the 2018 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix. Talking tyres, undercuts, and tough strategy decisions…
2018 Bahrain Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
09.04.2018
Running through the major storylines from the 2018 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Talking strategy decisions, radio communication and missed opportunities…
2018 Australian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
28.03.2018
The one you've been waiting for... Debriefing the Australian GP. Talking delta times, VSC and learning from mistakes...
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
05.12.2017
What a way to end an awesome year of Formula One action! An incredible 1-2 finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw the Silver Arrows sign off a spectacular F1 campaign in style!
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
15.11.2017
Brazil never fails to entertain! But how did yet another Interlagos rollercoaster unfold behind-the-scenes? Only one way to find out... it's Pure Pit Wall debrief time!
2017 United States & Mexican Grands Prix Strategy Analysis
02.11.2017
Two weeks, two Formula One World Championship titles! And what better way to celebrate than with a double dose of Pure Pit Wall debrief action? Here's what went down in Austin and Mexico City...
2017 Malaysian & Japanese Grands Prix Strategy Analysis
11.10.2017
Time for a double whammy Pure Pit Wall race debrief as we reflect on both the 2017 Malaysian and Japanese Grands Prix.
2017 Singapore Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
21.09.2017
This week, we look at how the team approached the first wet weather night race in Formula One history at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, including tyre choices and pit stop calls across three separate Safety Car periods.
2017 Italian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
06.09.2017
This week we look at how the team approached a rare wet qualifying session, why the drivers started on the SuperSoft tyres and a surprising lack of Safety Car appearances at Monza...
2017 Hungarian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
02.08.2017
Before the team signs out for the F1 summer break, there's just time to reflect on an eventful Hungarian GP. We examine how a radio failure may have impacted the race and hear how the team dealt with the much debated switchback between Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton.
2017 British Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
27.07.2017
A race debrief with a twist! This week, we not only explained the team's strategy at the Formula One British Grand Prix - we also answered YOUR questions about the race weekend in our first ever LIVE Pure Pit Wall race debrief! Here's what happened...
2017 Austrian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
13.07.2017
How did the team deal with Lewis' five place grid penalty in Spielberg? And just how good was Valtteri's drive to his second F1 win? The Pure Pit Wall reveals all...
2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
28.06.2017
What. A. Race. The 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix had all the ingredients of an absolute classic: wheel to wheel racing, duels, safety cars and even a red flag but what did that all mean for the Team's strategy calls?
2017 Canadian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
15.06.2017
The strategy calls that led to the team's first 1-2 of the year - and the decisive moments of an enthralling battle throughout the field...
2017 Monaco Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
31.05.2017
How did the Strategy Team make the most out of a tricky weekend at the Monaco GP?
2017 Spanish Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
17.05.2017
Find out how the Team's Strategists made the most of a Virtual Safety Car during the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix.
F1 Season 2017 - What Have We Learned So Far?
24.04.2017
3 down, 17 to go. The 2017 F1 season is underway and already there are some hot topics to discuss. Using the Pure Pit Wall, this week we're talking about tyre degradation, overtakes and key learnings from Australia, China and Bahrain.
2017 Australian Grand Prix Strategy Analysis
29.03.2017
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Chief Strategist James Vowles picks out the crucial moments from the race in Melbourne and explains how events unfolded for Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas...
All-Flash Performance for a Competitive Edge
25.02.2017
Pure Storage provides a competitive edge to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team by providing quick access to huge data sets for analysis to help drive performance on the track and at the factory.
Pure Storage Provides an #UnfairAdvantage for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
24.02.2017
Pure Storage is giving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One™ Team an unfair advantage by providing all-flash storage solutions that enable better split-second decisions.