Toro Rosso’s new car for 2019 borrows more heavily from parent team Red Bull’s technology, as Craig Scarborough explains in his first article for RaceFans.
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F1 technology
How Formula 1 helped make Tesla technology possible
2019 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s rate of development now outstrips that found in other major industries and has helped pioneering advances in electric motoring, according to Williams’ Paddy Lowe.
FIA to stop F1 teams exploiting fuel flow loophole
2018 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA will make a new effort to ensure teams’ fuel systems comply with the rules after discovering a potential loophole which could allow them to exceed the flow limit, RaceFans understands.
How a 25-year-old ruling on active suspension makes Mercedes’ wheels legal
2018 F1 season
Posted onMercedes’ controversial rear wheel design is considered legal because of a precedent which was established in 1993 when Formula 1 cars last used active suspension.
Bowyer says NASCAR should race COTA before Rovals
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onStewart-Haas driver Clint Bowyer told Racefans that getting to new circuits was key to audience growth – for NASCAR and F1.
Do Ferrari or Mercedes have the quickest car? It’s not clear: and that’s great for F1
2018 F1 season
Posted onWhile the raw numbers show Mercedes have had a fractionally faster car, Ferrari have moved ahead in recent races and their rivals are worried about the second half of 2018.
Interactive: Compare all 10 F1 cars on the 2018 grid side-by-side
F1 technology
Posted onHow have F1 teams varied in their approaches to the second year under the current aerodynamic rules? Compare all 10 cars using our interactive images.
Toro Rosso STR13: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onToro Rosso has yet another new engine supplier but the Honda-powered car has proved surprisingly reliable so far. Will Tyson takes a close look at the STR13.
Force India VJM11: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onWill the Force India VJM11 sustain the team’s giant-killing form? Will Tyson takes a closer look at the car with input from the team’s technical director Andrew Green.
Renault RS18: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onThe Renault RS18 “is looking slightly better” than expected in testing, according to chief technical officer Bob Bell. Will Tyson gives his verdict on their new machine.
McLaren MCL33: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onThe Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 is a hugely important car for the team as it bids to reverse its fortunes after three disastrous seasons with Honda.
Williams FW41: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onWilliams says its new FW41 is a “much more aggressive” car. It needs to be if they’re going to reverse their four-year slide. Will Tyson assesses their design.
Mercedes W09: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onThe phrase ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ is heard a lot at this time of year. But if it’s true for anyone it must be world champions Mercedes.
Sauber C37: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onIt’s got Ferrari hardware in the back and Alfa Romeo on the bodywork but it’s Sauber’s input which will determine if the C37 is a success.
Ferrari SF71H: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onFerrari came close to beating Mercedes in 2018 and the SF71H bears many signs the teams feels it is on the right track with its current design philosophy.
Red Bull RB14: Technical analysis
F1 technology
Posted onRed Bull revealed its new car earlier than usual but they went to new lengths to disguise some of the RB14’s secrets. Here’s a closer look at their new machine.
How teams have coped with the “big challenge” of adding Halo
F1 technology
Posted onThe Halo has to withstand the weight of an African elephant sitting on it. Two F1 designers explain the implications that had for their 2018 car.
Compare the new 2018 Williams FW41 with last year’s car
2018 F1 season
Posted onThe new Williams FW41 for the 2018 season is a clear departure from the team’s previous car. Compare them both with these interactive graphics.
Haas VF-18: Technical analysis
2018 F1 season
Posted onEntering its third season in F1, Haas has been able to lean more heavily on technical partner Ferrari once again. The new VF-18 therefore owes a lot to last year’s SF70-H, with a few key changes.
Compare the new 2018 Haas with last year’s car
2018 F1 season
Posted onHow does the new Haas compare to last year’s car? Take a look with these interactive images.