{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6819af44f30c20bff7763093/689de5d5aabbc2ace32a0c18?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"CFD pioneer Nick Wirth on solving real world problems with F1 knowledge","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6819af44f30c20bff7763093/1755172472739-d9b0a686-fa7b-4b49-a206-3d88ee0fbc12.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Edd Straw interviews Nick Wirth, founder of Wirth Research, about how his company is using CFD technology sharpened over his decades in motorsport to tackle wider-world problems.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Wirth, boss of the Simtek team that raced in F1 in 1994-95, who also had stints with Benetton and Virgin, has long been an evangelist for the power of CFD. </p><p><br></p><p>He offers some characteristically strong opinions on why it should have replaced the use of windtunnels in F1, as well as explaining the ever-growing potential of the technology.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We also get Gary Anderson’s insight on windtunnel research versus CFD aero testing, as well as answering your questions on calculations, the cost of manufacturing parts, the plank and Ferrari’s troubles.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Got a question for Gary? Send it to podcasts@the-race.com</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Want bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/TheRace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>on Patreon today</em></strong></a><strong><em> - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Check out the </em></strong><a href=\"https://shop.the-race.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>new items in The Race Shop</em></strong></a><strong><em> - members get a 15% discount!</em></strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Race Media Ltd"}