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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Welcome to the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, your all-access pass to the heart of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Recorded at our Brackley factory, this video podcast lifts the lid on life inside the Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. From the names you know to the experts you don’t always see, we uncover the stories, personalities and moments you won’t hear on race day. Tune in for honest conversations, behind‑the‑scenes moments and the details that rarely make the broadcast.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 4: THE FIGHT IS ON

    21h ago

    EPISODE 4: THE FIGHT IS ON

    It has been a fortnight of soaring highs and tough technical lessons for Mercedes. On this episode of the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, we go straight to the engineers and drivers extracting every millisecond from the W17. We dissect Kimi's masterful victory in Monaco and George Russell's hard-fought podium in Barcelona as he celebrates his 100th start with the team. Technical Director James Allison brings his trademark candour to discuss the ongoing championship battle, the reality of managing battery reliability, and the team's relentless push for constructor points rather than individual driver favouritism. Plus, we step out of the real car and into the matrix. Third Driver Fred Vesti, Development Driver Anthony Davidson, and Head of Virtual World Simulation Riccardo Musconi provide a fascinating look at the driver-in-the-loop simulator, revealing how half a PSI of tyre pressure in the virtual world translates to lap time on the real track. In this episode, we discuss: The Development Race: James Allison breaks down how early regulation phases allow for massive performance swings and how Mercedes plans to answer Ferrari's recent upgrades. FP1 Under Pressure: Fred Vesti compares the W17 to previous ground-effect cars, while Anthony Davidson chimes in on the immense responsibility of Friday testing. Mechanical Compliance: The specific anti-roll bar and spring setup changes that kept all four tyres planted during Kimi's Monaco victory. Simulator Hardware: Riccardo Musconi reveals the tech specs behind the Mercedes simulator, emphasising why low latency is more critical than heavy motion. The Secret Championship: The fun, internal track-limits competition between the simulator drivers, and why ultimate lap time isn't always the main objective.

    45 min
  2. EPISODE 3: MONTREAL UNPACKED

    May 29

    EPISODE 3: MONTREAL UNPACKED

    In this episode of the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord joins Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin and Head of Trackside Electronics and Controls Evan Short to unpack the key moments from Montreal. From the latest upgrades brought to the car, to on-track battles and the often-debated rules of engagement in Formula 1, the team gives an honest, insider perspective on how race weekend really unfolds.

    47 min
  3. EPISODE 2: MIAMI HEAT & A DREAM FULFILLED

    May 8

    EPISODE 2: MIAMI HEAT & A DREAM FULFILLED

    Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Third Driver Frederik Vesti and Deputy Technical Director Simone Resta recap an eventful Miami weekend, from the competition on track to how the regulation tweaks played out! While Development Driver Doriane Pin joins for an exclusive chat fresh from her outing as the first woman to ever drive a Mercedes F1 car!

    38 min
  4. EPISODE 1: A NU BEGINNING

    Apr 24

    EPISODE 1: A NU BEGINNING

    Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team race driver Kimi Antonelli and Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord share fresh insight as we head to Miami, plus a special appearance from Development Driver Doriane Pin.

    42 min
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Welcome to the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, your all-access pass to the heart of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Recorded at our Brackley factory, this video podcast lifts the lid on life inside the Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. From the names you know to the experts you don’t always see, we uncover the stories, personalities and moments you won’t hear on race day. Tune in for honest conversations, behind‑the‑scenes moments and the details that rarely make the broadcast.

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