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Upgrades few and far between in Qatar due to sprint formatUpgrades few and far between in Qatar due to sprint format

Upgrades few and far between in Qatar due to sprint format

Only three teams - Alpine, Alfa Romeo and AlphaTauri – have implemented updates for this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix, with…

1 year ago
One last quick primer on F1's new rules for 2019One last quick primer on F1's new rules for 2019

One last quick primer on F1's new rules for 2019

The times, they are a changin' for F1 this year, but it's anybody's guess if the alterations to the sport's…

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
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
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
Tech F1i Brazil: Extending reliability to the endTech F1i Brazil: Extending reliability to the end

Tech F1i Brazil: Extending reliability to the end

MERCEDES ESCAPES THE WORST Brazilian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton came very close to not seeing the finish line at…

6 years ago
Tech F1i Mexico: A look at the work place of Max VerstappenTech F1i Mexico: A look at the work place of Max Verstappen

Tech F1i Mexico: A look at the work place of Max Verstappen

BUTTONS GALORE Over time, an F1 driver's steering wheel has become a veritable real dashboard. The one on the Red…

6 years ago