Why F1 Teams are Replacing Wind Tunnels with Smart Tape | E2305

June 27, 2026 · 1 h 30 min

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Today's show:

F1 teams spend up to a third of their budgets on aerodynamics, often utilizing wind tunnels to simulate what happens on the track.

But Lyall Davenport of SKN Systems created a sensor-embedded tape that sticks directly to race cars as they drive around the real world, generating 420M data points per hour. And it comes in at roughly 95% less cost than running a full simulator.

Hear about how Lyall's background in racing helped him develop the concept, plans to expand from motorsports to drones and defense, and his experiences going through Jason's various programs.

PLUS OpenAI's new models are so good, you can't use them. Why Apple's Vision Pro chief defected to OpenAI (and why their laptops and devices are getting more expensive). A look at the world's most annoying data center in Sterling, Virginia. And Jason remembers iconic and influential tech journalist Om Malik.

Guest:

Lyall Davenport: https://x.com/Lyalldavenport

SKN Systems: https://www.skn.systems/

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How SKN uses tape to generate aerodynamic data

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Vision Pro chief makes for the exit

Apple raises their prices

The data center you're allowed to hate

Zuck's new prediction market app

RIP Om Malik (1966-2026)

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