Tech Show: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators
Aug 20, 2026 · 40m
Summary
Ed Straw interviews Dynisma founder Ash Warne about the evolution of driver-in-loop simulators in Formula One. Warne details his journey from McLaren and Ferrari to establishing Dynisma, highlighting how their technology reduces motion latency and increases bandwidth for superior realism. The discussion covers the shift from in-house team projects to commercial solutions, the critical role of correlation, and future advancements like VR integration.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Driver-in-loop simulators and Dynisma
Ash's career at McLaren and simulator evolution
Founding Dynisma and the challenge of immersion
Business growth and securing F1 clients
Sponsors: Homeserve and Vanguard
Hexapod limitations and latency reduction
High-frequency content and vehicle model correlation
Technology trickle-down to automotive OEMs
Future of VR and making tech accessible
Outsourcing simulators vs in-house development
Software differentiation and closing thoughts
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