Episodes

  • Drivers: Maria Teresa de Filippis
    Apr 2 2025

    Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first female driver in Formula 1, a true pioneer and passionate racer.

    In this episode, Patrick Henz explores her remarkable life, career, and enduring legacy, closely tied to her favorite brand, Maserati.

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    23 mins
  • Facts: The Tasman Series
    Mar 26 2025

    The Tasman Series was an annual motor racing competition held from 1964 to 1975 across New Zealand and Australia.

    Patrick Henz explores why this series was so appealing to Formula 1 drivers and teams, diving deeper into each season to highlight the drivers and technology that defined them.

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    21 mins
  • Facts: Engineer Carlo Chiti
    Mar 19 2025

    This episode of Data Driven F1 discusses the captivating career of engineer Carlo Chiti, tracing his journey through iconic names like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, ATS, Minardi, Subaru, Dome, and Koenigsegg. We also explore the intriguing circumstances behind the infamous Ferrari Walkout.


    Join Patrick Henz as he takes you on a journey back in time to an era when Formula 1 teams were smaller, and passion often triumphed over formal organizational structures.

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    48 mins
  • Facts: Cooper Car Company
    Mar 13 2025

    Today, “Cooper” is a familiar name on the streets, thanks to its association with the iconic Mini cars. However, many may not realize the brand’s deep roots in motorsports, including two prestigious Formula 1 manufacturer championships.


    Join Patrick Henz as he takes us through the history of this family business, from its motorsports origins to the modern-day Cooper Bikes company.


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    31 mins
  • Facts: GLAS F1 - the Mexican F1 team that Never Was
    Mar 5 2025

    A young Mexican businessman, Fernando González Luna Bueno, dreamed of creating an all-Mexican Formula 1 team, owned by Mexicans and featuring local drivers. At the end of 1989, he founded Gonzalez Luna Associates (GLAS) and began seeking local sponsors and investors. Then, in June 1990, Gonzalez mysteriously vanished without a trace. To this day, he remains a subject of an active Interpol search.In this episode, Patrick Henz analyzes the intriguing story of GLAS F1 - the Mexican Formula 1 team that never came to be. It's a tale of ambition, mystery, and crime.To end on a high note, we’ll also explore the story of Rebaque - the Mexican Formula 1 team that did exist.

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    35 mins
  • Drivers: Froilán González
    Feb 26 2025

    Froilán González was the first driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari, achieving the team’s historic victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix.


    Patrick Henz analyzes his life, career, and legacy as part of a renowned group of Argentine drivers of that era.

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    27 mins
  • Facts: Cisitalia 360GP
    Feb 20 2025

    Discover the fascinating tale of the Cisitalia 360 GP, a groundbreaking Formula One car designed to revolutionize racing with its rear-engine and four-wheel-drive setup. From its ambitious beginnings in Italy to a high-stakes journey across continents, this car's story takes you from the workshops of Turin, through political turmoil in Argentina, and ultimately to its final resting place in Germany. A legend of engineering, ambition, and adventure awaits!

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    34 mins
  • Facts: Crypto Sponsorship in 2022
    Feb 12 2025

    In 2022, more cryptocurrency, blockchain, and NFT companies joined Formula 1 as sponsors.

    In this episode, Patrick Henz explores the vision of cryptoas the 'new tobacco,' the technology behind these innovations, and whether this trend was just a bubble or the start of a lasting partnership between crypto and Formula 1.

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    35 mins