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Ahead is a series of reports on the state-of-the-art technology used in motorsports. Learn about the technical systems, tools and components from a wide range of motorsports.
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Season 1
How F1 teams get a head start
Ahead S1E3
David Coulthard gives the F1 simulator a try and looks at how this training gives an edge to F1 drivers.
3 min
How turbo works in Formula One
Ahead S1E4
David Coulthard gives an in-depth look at the power of turbochargers in F1 cars.
2 min
How aerodynamics help WEC cars
Ahead S1E5
David Coulthard gives a whirlwind tour of the World Endurance Championship’s aerodynamics universe.
3 min
How WEC LMP1 hybrid cars work
Ahead S1E6
David Coulthard takes a look at the technology powering today’s World Endurance Championship cars.
3 min
How a damper helps WRC cars
Ahead S1E7
David Coulthard takes a look at the beatings rally cars take when hitting a big air jump.
3 min
A WRC car's vital safety feature
Ahead S1E8
David Coulthard takes a look at how the steel skeleton of the roll cage can save the lives of rally drivers.
2 min
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Tech Talk with Jimbo: safety features
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XBUS: a revolution in electric vehicles
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Electric Brands CEO Martin Henne explains how XBUS is revolutionising the electric vehicles industry.
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How WEC LMP1 hybrid cars work
Ahead S1E6
David Coulthard takes a look at the technology powering today’s World Endurance Championship cars.
3 min
Tech Talk with Jimbo: winglets
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Technical Director Jim 'Jimbo' Reed explains how winglets work and why they are so important for racing.
1 min
Multi-angle views with mission data
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Watch views from three body cameras recording Felix Baumgartner's freefall alongside real-time mission data.
9 min
The mountain
The Horn S1E2
The Matterhorn and its surrounding mountains can be treacherous, especially during winter.
48 min
Power pioneers
Discover Dakar S2E5
Learn how new technology is transforming the Dakar, from electric cars to electronic roadbook on bikes.
9 min
Getting ready for the track
Drift Queen S1E2
Becky Evans meets with mechanics to help her modify her new car to make it drift-ready.
12 min
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