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The first podcast dedicated exclusively to providing weekly high-quality insight and analysis of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. Join us as we chat with a whole host of Formula 1 experts, from tech gurus and journalists all the way through to Mercedes employees past and present, to help bring you the low down on what’s happening in Brackley and Brixworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The first podcast dedicated exclusively to providing weekly high-quality insight and analysis of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. Join us as we chat with a whole host of Formula 1 experts, from tech gurus and journalists all the way through to Mercedes employees past and present, to help bring you the low down on what’s happening in Brackley and Brixworth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are Mercedes finally back in Constructor's Championship contention?

3/6/2024
Amongst other things this wide ranging episode covers: The Silver Arrows Podcast is an independent podcast produced by Bear Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:33

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Kimi Antonelli: Everything you need to know about the 17 year-old tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton with F1TV's Chris McCarthy

2/28/2024
F1TV's Chris McCarthy join us to discuss Kimi Antonelli, the 17 year old Italian sensation tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. They discuss his early karting days, Mercedes' interest in him, and his success in Formula 4 and Formula Regional. They also highlight his standout moments on the track, his off-track personality and discuss what a succesfull maiden F2 season would look like. The Silver Arrows Podcast is a fully-independent podcast produced by Bear Media. If you enjoy this show, please remember to rate and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:52

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A first look at the innovative W15 with Bryson Sullivan & Matt Trumpets

2/21/2024
This episode discusses the launch of Mercedes' W15 car and the innovative design features it incorporates. The main focus is on the front wing, which features a unique flap design that could be a game-changer for the team. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Y250 vortex and its impact on aerodynamics. The integration of various car components, such as the gearbox and rear suspension, is explored, highlighting their influence on performance. The role of James Allison, Mercedes' technical director, is discussed, emphasizing his leadership and prioritization skills. The conversation concludes with speculation on Red Bull's car design and the potential risks they may face. To finish, we also talk about what to look for in winter testing and emphasize the significance of reliability and the body language of the cars during testing. The Silver Arrows Podcast is a fully-independent podcast produced by Bear Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:24

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Mercedes win tight battle for P2 against Ferrari // Abu Dhabi GP Review

11/30/2023
Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Joe Collins join us to discuss Mercedes' tight victory over Ferrari in the battle for P2 in the 2023 F1 WDC. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:54

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How will Mercedes fare against Ferrari in battle for second place? // Las Vegas GP Review

11/22/2023
Sky Sports' Adam Williams and freelance journalist Cara Bostock join us to discuss the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:04

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What went wrong for Mercedes at the Brazil GP? // Brazil GP Review Show

11/8/2023
Balve is back and is joined by F1 tech expert Bryson Sullivan (@naturalparadigm) and Sky Sports' Adam Williams to review a new nadir in Mercedes' difficult 2023 season. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:24

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How Lewis Hamilton nursed his tyres to an impressive P2 // Mexican GP 2023 Review

11/1/2023
Producer Ben is joined by ex-Mercedes Strategist Mike Caulfield and Matt Trumpet's to digest the 2023 Mexican GP. Normal service with Balve will return next week! We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:57:13

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Did Mercedes drop the ball at COTA? // United States GP 2023 Review

10/25/2023
We are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Mercedes fan Joe Collinss to discuss a busy weekend at the Circuit of Americas, where Lewis Hamilton was disqualified and George Russell struggled. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:14

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George & Lewis bump in Qatar // Qatar GP 2023 Review

10/11/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) and Matt Trumpets (@mattpt55) to dissect the 2023 Qatar GP, where Mercedes had a difficult weekend. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:39

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George & Lewis battle as Mercedes turn attention to 2025 // Japanese GP Review

9/27/2023
This week we are joined by F1 tech expert Bryson Sullivan (@NaturalParadigm) to review the 2023 Japanese GP where there was plenty of Mercedes on-and-off the track. P.S. Apologies about the audio quality in this episode, we made a little mistake when recording. We won't do it again! We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:08

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Mixed bag for Mercedes in Singapore // 2023 Singapore GP Review Show

9/20/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Deni a.k.a @fiagirly to dissect the 2023 Singapore GP, where Mercedes had a mixed weekend. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:05

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How Mercedes maximised their points at Monza // 2023 Italian GP Review Show

9/7/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and F1 engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to dissect the 2023 Italian GP at Monza, where Mercedes maximised points at a difficult track. Thanks for all of your support so far! If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter @mercf1pod (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:30

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Why the Dutch GP was actually a success for Mercedes // 2023 Dutch GP Review Show

8/30/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) and Matt Trumpets (@mattpt55) to dissect Mercedes 2023 Dutch GP. On the face of it, it may seem a frustrating weekend for Mercedes fans but Cara and Matt provide a positive spin on the events at Zandvoort. Thanks for all of your support so far! If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter @mercf1pod (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:47

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"As a Mercedes fan I have tremendous hope for next year" // Mid-Season Tech Review

8/9/2023
The perfect antidote to any Mercedes fans missing F1 during this Summer break. Matt Trumpets of the Missed Apex Podcast joins our resident F1 engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss the technical developments Mercedes have brought this season so far, and where that may leave them heading into 2024. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattpt55 Follow Tom on Twitter: @racebof Ans follow us on Twitter whilst you're there: @mercf1pod We are a fully-independent podcast, so if you're enjoying what we're producing please support us by sharing this episode with your friends and on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:36

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"The return of porpoising could be a good sign" / 2023 Belgian GP Review

8/2/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams, F1 Engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) and Mercedes fan Joe Collins to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Belgian GP at Spa. On the agenda this week: If you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: (@mercf1pod) https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:06

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Hamilton pops it on Pole // 2023 Hungarian GP Review

7/26/2023
This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and F1 Engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Hungarian GP. On the agenda this week: If you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: (@mercf1pod) https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:22

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"An Averagely Slow Mercedes" // 2023 British GP Review

7/12/2023
This week we are joined by Spanners (@SpannersReady) from Missed Apex Podcast and Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss Mercedes' home GP at Silverstone. On the agenda this week: If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:46

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“Austria is a bogey track - let's move on to Silverstone” / // Austrian GP Review Show

7/5/2023
This week we are joined by Tom Fletcher (@racebof) and F1 journalist Adam Williams to discuss a difficult Austrian GP weekend for Mercedes. On the agenda this week: If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:18

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How Mercedes are developing out of their Zeropod defecit // Tech chat with F1 Aerodynamicist Shub Sangodkar

6/28/2023
This week we are joined by aerodynamicist and F1 Tech YouTuber Shubam Sangodkar (follow him on Twitter) to study the last 18 months of Mercedes' technical development and dilemmas! Shub was working at Red Bull for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, and did a comprehensive study on the W14 aerodynamic package on his YouTube page (F1 Aerodynamicist) that we thoroughly recommend watching. Amongst other things, we ask Shub: If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:24

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“Give Lewis a half-decent car & he’ll show you what he’s capable of doing” // Montreal GP Review Show

6/21/2023
This week we are joined by Deni (aka @fiagirly) and Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss everything that occurred at the 2023 Canadian GP. On the agenda this week: If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:03