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The Secret Life of Formula 1

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

Jul 28, 20041 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Patrick Head

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Ralf Schumacher

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Murray Walker

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Juan Pablo Montoya

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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

Premiered Jul 28, 2004

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

The Frontline

Jul 28, 2004

46m

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.

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Ep 2

The Limit

Aug 4, 2004

46m

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.

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Ep 3

Command and Control

Aug 11, 2004

46m

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?