PMW Expo 2025, taking place on November 12 and 13 in Cologne, Germany, will feature, for the very first time, a series of three in-depth technical workshops, each running for four hours and delivered by tutors with a wealth of real-world experience at the highest levels of motorsport. These masterclasses are tailored to provide techniques and knowledge that can be directly applied trackside.
With limited spaces and a delegate fee of €299 (US$345) per workshop, these are unmissable and excellent value opportunities for anyone looking to up their game in vehicle dynamics and simulation.
Simulation and transient handling analysis in motorsport
This exclusive workshop delves into the simulation state of the art in Formula 1, bridging theory with practical implementation. Each section is carefully designed to maximize insight, provoke thought and equip attendees with frameworks that can be applied in real-world motorsport environments. REGISTER HERE
Javier Bermejo
Javier will bring a wealth of elite motorsport experience to this workshop. He will deliver the session at PMW Expo 2025 as the founder and technical lead at Racetrack Dynamics, sharing insights gained from his engineering roles at Formula 1 teams, including performance engineer at Sauber F1 and vehicle dynamics Engineer at Red Bull Racing.
Alex Burg
Alex worked as a mechanical designer in the powertrains department at Red Bull Racing, contributing to the development of cutting-edge turbocharger technology for the 2026 Formula 1 power units. Alex is now co-founder and director at Racetrack Dynamics and will bring his abundance of sharp analytical skills to this workshop at PMW Expo.
Design of springs for race cars
This focused workshop explores the core principles behind spring rate design in race cars, from motion ratios and coil spring calculations to pre-load, anti-roll bars and gas spring effects. Geometry, roll centers and pitch centers will be examined to define the roll and pitch arms, before the workshop moves into practical design targets, frequency analysis and example calculations. This will be a hands-on, highly applicable session designed to deliver insight that can be implemented immediately. REGISTER HERE
Ton Serné
Ton is a mechanical engineer and veteran motorsport professional with decades of experience in vehicle dynamics. He has worked as a race mechanic in various Formula series and managed the Bross F3 team to victory in 1987. Serné lectures in vehicle dynamics and mentors young drivers, developing talents such as Max Verstappen, Rinus VeeKay and Le Mans-winner Job van Uitert.
Tyre modeling and simulation for performance prediction and optimization
This workshop will explore the fundamentals of tire modeling with direct application to motorsport performance. Key topics will include thermal modeling, friction and load prediction using the brush model, all grounded in two decades of research and motorsport consultancy. Attendees will gain practical insights into modeling fidelity, road surface interaction, parameter identification and the application of advanced tools like the Magic Formula model and machine learning techniques. REGISTER HERE
George Mavros
George is a professor of intelligent mobility and vehicle dynamics at the Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Department at Loughborough University, where he has also served as head of department. George has worked extensively with motorsport partners and tire-testing houses on the topics of tire-road friction and tire model parameterization.
