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Mar 2024
45m 20s

Gary Anderson: How to design an F1 car

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About this episode

How was the iconic Jordan 191 created? What's it like working for Bernie Ecclestone and Eddie Jordan? Why have Mercedes stopped being able to produce a race winning car?


Former Jordan technical director Gary Anderson joins DC and EJ on FFS this week. Plus Eddie reveals an unfortunate side effect from working in the stressful world of F1.


Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and following the show on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.


Produced by Whisper

Executive Production by Whisper & New Strange

Recorded & Edited by New Strange



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