The Secret Life of Formula 1

Season 1

July 28, 2004

3Episodes

Episodes

1. The Frontline

July 28, 2004

46 min

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.

2. The Limit

August 4, 2004

46 min

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.

3. Command and Control

August 11, 2004

46 min

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?