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THE FUTURE
OF SPORT

Technology is transforming sport at a lightning-fast pace – and it’s accelerating every day. Imagine a world where in-game fitness monitoring becomes the norm in football, or elite tennis players can boost their serve speed by 10% with a super-lightweight racket.

We spoke to an expert, Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright, who provided insight as to what the future holds for five of the worlds’ most iconic sports. Join us as we track the history of sport and reveal the technology predicted to revolutionise the worlds of football, tennis, F1 and more.

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TOM CHEESEWRIGHT

Applied Futurist

As one of the UK’s leading commentators on tomorrow’s technology, Tom helps individuals and organisations around the globe design futureproof plans in response to change. His foresight has seen him featured on the BBC, ITV and Sky News, as well as publications including The Guardian and The Times.

1946
SUPERCHARGED BEGINNINGS

Grand prix racing began in the 1920s, but modern Formula 1 was founded in 1946, with rules set out by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) which at the time allowed supercharged engines to be used.

2018
ARMED WITH A HALO

Halo is introduced In a quest to keep drivers safer and protect them from flying debris. All teams must now include the halo armour when building their chassis, which has in turn created problems with aerodynamics and stress distribution.

2025
ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE
Tom says:

“F1 racing will follow in the footsteps of Formula E and will be all-electric, which will be the best option for race performance; only manufacturer lobbying could slow down this transition. An augmented reality driving environment could give drivers a sixth sense for competitors and car performance via a virtual display and body mounted actuators.”

2050
RIDE LIKE THE WIND
Tom says:

“Tomorrow’s F1 cars will radically change shape. A return to active downforce designs popular in the ‘70s is predicted as new materials, science, and careful track redesigns create super-safe cars that could hit speeds in excess of 300mph.”

Tom Cheesewright Applied Futurist