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Engineering Connections

Formula 1 (Season 3, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 50 min | Documentary

Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the Formula 1 car. The stars of the most glamorous, and expensive sport on earth wouldn't even cross the starting line without inspiration drawn from a revolutionary ...See moreRichard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the Formula 1 car. The stars of the most glamorous, and expensive sport on earth wouldn't even cross the starting line without inspiration drawn from a revolutionary 19th-century cannon, ancient sailing boats, jet engine fan blades, body armour and a technique practised by blacksmiths for thousands of years. Written by Thomas See less
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Peter Allibone (as Pete Allibone) | Damian Eggs | Paul Williams
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Updated May 15, 2011

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May 15, 2011 (United Kingdom)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Hammond
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
Mike Gascoyne
Self - Chief Technical Officer, Lotus Racing Self - Chief Technical Officer, Lotus Racing   See fewer
Nicholas Hall
Self - Keeper of Artillery, Royal Armouries Museum Self - Keeper of Artillery, Royal Armouries Museum   See fewer
Paul Hogg
Self - Head of Composite Materials, Manchester University Self - Head of Composite Materials, Manchester University   See fewer
Chris Jones
Self - Test Engineer, CTG Self - Test Engineer, CTG   See fewer
Craig Jones
Self - Blacksmith Self - Blacksmith   See fewer
Mike Rosser
Self - Blacksmith Self - Blacksmith   See fewer
Philip Rubini
Self - Head of Engineering, University of Hull Self - Head of Engineering, University of Hull   See fewer
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