Nicolas Carpentiers

Nicolas Carpentiers

Nicolas Carpentiers is F1i.com's resident technical expert, providing in-depth technical analysis and casting his critical eye across the developments of the teams throughout the season.
Stella: Piastri a ‘unique talent’ and a reference for NorrisStella: Piastri a ‘unique talent’ and a reference for Norris

Stella: Piastri a ‘unique talent’ and a reference for Norris

McLaren F1 boss Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri is a “unique talent” that also serves as a useful reference for…

2 years ago
Tech F1i: A change of aero concept at Mercedes for 2020?Tech F1i: A change of aero concept at Mercedes for 2020?

Tech F1i: A change of aero concept at Mercedes for 2020?

A video recently published by Mercedes on Twitter suggests that the team's future W11 that will be raced next season…

5 years ago
Was Mercedes aware of a risk of floor damage on Hamilton's W10 beforehand?Was Mercedes aware of a risk of floor damage on Hamilton's W10 beforehand?

Was Mercedes aware of a risk of floor damage on Hamilton's W10 beforehand?

According to Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton's performance in last Sunday's Australian Grand Prix was hampered by a damaged floor, but was…

6 years ago
Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Operations RoomTech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Operations Room

Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Operations Room

After walking through Renault's clinically immaculate race bays, where the team's chassis are taken apart, inspected and maintained, we head…

6 years ago
Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Seven-post RigTech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Seven-post Rig

Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Seven-post Rig

After leaving behind Renault’s simulation room and its enforced obscurity, we head towards a building radiating with light to discover…

6 years ago
Renault banking on new test bench to improve engine reliabilityRenault banking on new test bench to improve engine reliability

Renault banking on new test bench to improve engine reliability

Renault's engine department at Viry-Châtillon will soon inaugurate a new test bench that will allow for a better reliability validation…

6 years ago
Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The SimulatorTech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Simulator

Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Simulator

After discovering which way the wind blows inside Renault’s windtunnel and prowling the open floor of its immaculate design office,…

6 years ago
Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Design OfficeTech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Design Office

Tech F1i: A visit to Renault at Enstone - The Design Office

Designing a competitive Formula 1 car is extremely complex and detailed with an array of factors to take into account…

6 years ago
Formula 1 releases race weekend schedules for 2019Formula 1 releases race weekend schedules for 2019

Formula 1 releases race weekend schedules for 2019

The Formula One Group has confirmed all race weekend schedules for the upcoming season, with all times identical to last…

6 years ago
Tech F1i : Up close and personal with Renault at EnstoneTech F1i : Up close and personal with Renault at Enstone

Tech F1i : Up close and personal with Renault at Enstone

Formula 1 is a sport where aerodynamics are paramount. The wind tunnel plays a crucial role in the design, development…

6 years ago
Tech F1i: The 2018 season developments in reviewTech F1i: The 2018 season developments in review

Tech F1i: The 2018 season developments in review

CUTS AND SLITS THROUGHOUT THE PADDOCK The appearance of parallel slits in the cars' floors was probably the most visible…

6 years ago
Prost: Rich kids always at an advantage in F1Prost: Rich kids always at an advantage in F1

Prost: Rich kids always at an advantage in F1

Force India's takeover by Lawrence Stroll will likely leave Esteban Ocon on the sidelines for 2019, much to the chagrin…

6 years ago