Nicolas Carpentiers

Andy Cowell - The mastermind behind F1’s best engine

AN ADVOCATE FOR ENGINE/CHASSIS INTEGRATION  If the engine took centre stage during Formula 1’s previous rules revamp in 2014, this year’s…

8 years ago

2017 F1 Technical Preview: the Tyres

The upcoming Formula 1 campaign will see the introduction of new tyres from Pirelli as part of 2017’s revamped rules.…

8 years ago

The most fascinating intra-team battle to watch in 2017

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen form one of the strongest and most evenly-matched driver line-ups on the 2017 Formula 1…

8 years ago

2017 F1 Technical preview: the Chassis

In the second chapter of his 2017 Formula 1 technical preview, Nicolas Carpentiers delves into the radical bodywork changes slated…

8 years ago

What can Valtteri Bottas achieve at Mercedes?

Mercedes recruit Valtteri Bottas candidly said “I have not achieved anything in Formula One yet” upon his confirmation as Nico…

8 years ago

James Key – The new wave

SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY A quick look at grand prix racing’s recent history underlines the sport’s cyclical nature, as periods of…

8 years ago

Under the skin of the Toro Rosso STR11

The unveiling of 2017-spec Formula 1 cars might be only a few weeks away, but Nicolas Carpentiers takes a final…

8 years ago

Pat Symonds - The seasoned veteran

FREE DESIGN He has been chasing tenths of seconds for 35 years. If one pictures Formula 1 as a race…

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2017 F1 technical preview: the power unit

Formula One's 2017 rules revolution might put the emphasis back on aerodynamics, but radical bodywork and tyre changes will also…

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Nick Chester: '2017 the biggest challenge I remember'

Formula One is about to undergo a radical facelift with 2017-spec cars set to be bigger, faster and fitted with…

8 years ago

Ferrari's suspicions on rivals’ suspensions: the story

Competition in Formula 1 also takes place behind the scenes and away from the track, as highlighted by Ferrari's letter…

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Nicolas Carpentiers’ 2016 F1 technical review

From Mercedes’ aero philosophy of segmentation to Red Bull’s interpretation of the bat-wing; from Toro Rosso’s unique rear wing design…

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