The Secret Life of Formula 1

2004 - 2004

The Frontline

Episode 1

The BMW Williams team explains why it deserves its place as king of motor sports. Discover how British engineers, including Frank Williams, hijacked a shambolic Sunday afternoon sport and turned it into a multi-million pound business.

The Limit

4th August 2004

Episode 2

Disclosing the top secret thinking behind Formula One, the BMW Williams team explains its inner workings. Discover how similar the cars are to aircraft but how the engineering is now lagging behind in many crucial ways.

Command and Control

11th August 2004

Episode 3

Revealing the top secret thinking behind Formula One, the BMW Williams team explains how electronic telemetry has overtaken traditional forms of communication - but is it only a matter of time before we see the F1 driver-less car?

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Peter Windsor•Patrick Head•Ralf Schumacher

A Discovery programme revealing the history, technology, drivers, engineers and fans of Formula 1 racing.

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