Episodes
Braking Bias is back and In this episode, Molly and Dr. Obbs break down the latest in Formula 1, focusing on technical drama, race strategies, and standout performances. They tackle the latest improvments to performance by Ferrari and McLaren, discussing upgrades, race strategies, and the challenges both teams face. While also analyzing Max Verstappen's racing tactics, including his penalties and psychological approach to high-stakes racing.Molly and Dr. Obbs discuss how larger F1 cars ...
Published 11/06/24
In our latest episode, we chat with Calum Nichols, Author, Senior Powertrain Technician, and member of Oracle Red Bull Racings Formula 1 pit crew. Calum gives us an insider’s look at the exhilarating world of F1 race weekends from his point of view. Get ready to dive deep into the high-stakes atmosphere of a race weekend, where every second and moment counts! Calum shares his unique experiences, little-known facts, and answers our burning questions about the intricacies of pit stops and teamw...
Published 10/17/24
LL Cool J said it best F1 and Braking Bias are back and in Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs rejoice their Monza predictions and then dive into the Baku race. What was going on with the tyres? But even more so, whats going on with McLarens rear wing? Is it legal? Is Checo's wreck with Carlos part of the reason Red Bull is not running their special livery for Singapore? Were they onto something with the fixes needed to their car? You dont want to miss this ...
Published 09/20/24
Formula 1 is back from summer break and in full swing as is Braking Bias! Back from our summer break to talk all things F1 this episode. In this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs talk all things car performance from the season so far. Where did McLaren's 20 second Dutch dominance come from, and why Red Bull are struggling? Does F1 still have a wake problem? And what are they looking forward to at Monza with upgrades galore expected? The aero (see what they did there) their grievances about the ...
Published 08/31/24
The Braking Bias team is back and ready to take on four wides an quarter miles!In this acton packed episode the team learns all about the world of NHRA Funny Car Drag Racing from the incredible Dean "Guido" Antonelli who is the crew chief for Ron Capps Motorsports in the Funny Car category who took Molly under his wing. They talk all things NHRA from Guido's stint away from racing and how it shaped his career today, how the power of a car launch makes his apple watch think he's fallen, ...
Published 06/06/24
Formula 1 returned to Shanghai and there was no shortage of upgrades, tech, excellence and stuff to analyze! On this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs take on the Suzuka and Shanghai swing. They breakdown the Oracle Red Bull Racing long awaited Suzuka upgrade and was it a bust only getting them a tenth a lap? Or are team catching up faster than Red Bull anticipated?! Is McLaren onto something and nailed their car this season? Or has Ferrari figured it out? They also take on the peculiar Alpine ...
Published 04/29/24
Braking Bias is back with another F1, NASCAR, and IMSA racing jam packed episode! This episode is tires, tyres, and more with lots of great tech talk in between!! The team get things started with discussing the wild Pipo Derani crash in the 12 hours of Sebring before diving into the Food City 500 where tires were the hot topic before tackling the Formula 1 season so far. What did they think of the races so far? Have Mercedes solved their issues? Is there a sign of marked improvement from...
Published 03/21/24
Braking Bias is back for a jam packed post Formula 1 testing episode breaking down what they can and cant tell about the cars on the F1 grid. What stuck out, what puzzled them? Molly and Dr. Obbs chat a little bit about that wild NASCAR finish too, even what they think Mercedes might be up to with that suspension. You dont want to miss this awesome episode! Settle in and set you bias aside and find out!
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Published 03/02/24
The dynamic duo is back for Season 2! After an offseason full of rest, relaxation, and recharging our cohosts are back in action and more excited than ever for Season 2.
Molly and Doctor Obbs take you through the car launches we've seen so far from the F1 Grid, breaking down cars such as the AMR24, the Alpin A524, some bigfoot level photos of Kick Sauber, tackle listener questions and more as they preview the grids 2024 challegners.
What do they think about all that carbon fibre? Or where...
Published 02/15/24
The Braking Bias team is ready to Shake and Bake!
Did you know the worlds of Formula 1 and Stock Car racing actually have a lot in common?
Braking Bias is super excited to welcome former member of NASCARs Stewart Haas Racing, Brian Murphy to the pod as our first ever guest to talk all things NASCAR and stock cars and their aerodynamics.
The team dives right in with explanations of stock car aerodynamics, what makes this current generation different, how similar it is to the current open...
Published 11/04/23
Welcome back for the 5th episode of Braking Bias! Moll and Dr. Obbs tackle tons of trick tech topics in this episode.
They start off with discussing the tyre turmoil in Qatar, how this could have happened from a technical standpoint. Before diving into the driver cooling dilemma and how current aerodynamic design strategies could have contributed, while Molly offers an interesting take around understanding F1 cockpit conditions and what could be done to prevent this again.
The team...
Published 10/13/23
Braking Bias is back and you do not want to miss this exciting episode full of awesome tech. Molly and Dr. Obbs start by rewinding to the F1 Singapore and Suzuka Grand Prixes where they tackle:
-What the heck was going on with the Red Bull?
- Has Mercedes lost their tyre advantage?
-Have Flexi wings taken down Aston?
-Did Ferrari solve their inconsistencies?
-What have we learned from McLaren?
Before jumping into what they expect to be a thrilling Qatar Grand Prix in F1s return to Losail...
Published 10/06/23
The third time’s the charm! Welcome back for the 3rd installment of Braking Bias! Join Dr. Obbs and Molly as they tackle a ton of tech topics in this jam-packed episode.
Things get started with a review of the Italian Grand Prix as the team discusses how Ferrari nabbed the shock pole but was unable to convert it to a win on Sunday, including the characteristics that could be contributing to their driver's struggles (or lack thereof) vs the on the nose RB19. Then they dive into the...
Published 09/13/23
Braking Bias Episode 2 is here! Join our two Co-hosts as they have too much fun covering everything from the Dutch Grand Prix, to what they expect to see from teams in Monza, even jumping over the pond to talk NASCAR. Join Molly and Dr. Obbs as they dive in and discuss. The episode kicks off with a review of the chaotic Dutch Grand Prix which was jam packed with new tech, lots of learnings, and even more action. Followed by a preview of what they expect at the Temple of Speed this weekend for...
Published 09/01/23
Welcome to Braking Bias! The motorsports tech podcast where the only bias we have is for motorsports tech! Join Co-hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs as they explore their highs and lows from the first half of the F1 season thus far. The cover McLaren's mid season resurgence, Aston Martin's fall off, and Mercedes continued challenges. They also discuss hierarchy of Power Units so far, explore the use of AI in motorsports with AI's Quantum Black and Pit Rho, and Dr. Obbs leads a discussion around why...
Published 08/25/23