February 1, 2026
Inferring Torque from Telemetry
Optimisation, inverse problems, and what noisy data teaches us about engineering
In professional motorsport, drivetrain parameters such as gear ratios and torque curves are known quantities. They are defined during design, validated in simulation, and measured on dynos. When analysing gearbox loading or shaft stresses, engineers typically start with the internal parameters and check them against reality.
But what if you only have the outside of the system?
