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 Norris

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

1 year ago

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?

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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