F1's fastest driver algorithm fuels debate and derision


French Formula One driver Alain Prost takes a hairpin turn on his Williams-Renault during warm-ups for the Canadian F1 Grand Prix, on June 15, 1993. — AFP

LONDON: Formula One found the quickest route to an argument on Aug 18 by publishing a list of fastest drivers, produced by an algorithm.

The late Brazilian triple world champion Ayrton Senna won, based on machine learning technology provided by official partner Amazon Web Services and comparing qualifying performances between team mates.

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