Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections (2008)

S03E02 Formula 1

In this episode of Formula 1, Richard Hammond uncovers the unexpected engineering influences that shape the modern Formula 1 car. He explores how this elite and costly sport owes its innovative designs to a variety of historical sources, including a groundbreaking 19th-century cannon, traditional sailing vessels, jet engine fan blades, body armor, and ancient blacksmithing techniques that have persisted for centuries. Without these inspirations, the F1 stars wouldn’t be able to even start their engines.