Last weekend, George Russell took third place at the Spanish Grand Prix. To reach that podium, Russell needed more than just his driving skills. The Mercedes-AMG team has a great deal of credit for this podium, not only for the support and speed but also for the data analysis involved in a race like this, cause, after all, everything is #DrivenByData. Pure Storage talked about this in a blog post, explaining why data is so important and how they're supporting the Mercedes team in terms of data. Follow the summary below. Who are Formula 1 engineers, and what do they do? It's crucial to start with knowing that a Formula 1 team is not just about mechanics. There are a variety of engineers, analysts, IT professionals, mechanics, and electronics experts all working together to collect and analyze data and actions on the track and improve performance for subsequent races. The collection...
