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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

Verizon Fios ad: Moving and internet connectivity 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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