How have the teams tackled the rules overhaul for 2017? Use these interactive images to compare all ten of this year’s cars up close.
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RB13: Technical analysis of Red Bull’s new F1 car
2017 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s new car looks almost understated but on closer inspection it’s clear the team have put a lot of effort into mastering the 2017 rules.
SF70H: Technical analysis of Ferrari’s new 2017 car
2017 F1 season
Posted onFerrari have kept us from seeing some of what the SF70H has to offer but what we can see shows they have worked hard to unlock the potential from F1’s new rules.
W08: Technical analysis of Mercedes’ new car for 2017
F1 technology
Posted onWhat have the world champions made of the radical new regulations for 2017? The Mercedes W08 already shows a lot of aerodynamic detail.
The key technical developments from pre-season testing
2016 F1 season
Posted onMany teams will run their latest technical updates for the first time this weekend but some of them introduced developments during pre-season testing.
Compare every F1 car of 2016 from every angle
2016 F1 season preview
Posted onUse these interactive images to compare all eleven of this year’s cars from four different angles side-by-side
Manor MRT05: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onAccording to Manor the fire extinguisher is the only part the MRT05 shares with its predecessor. Take a look at what’s new.
Renault RS16: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onRenault begins its return to F1 with a car closely based on last year’s Lotus and lots of catching-up to do with its power unit.
Force India VJM09: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onForce India’s new VJM09 closely resembles the successful ‘B spec’ version of their previous car as the team seeks to carry their late-2015 momentum into the new season.
Sauber C35: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onSauber was the only team not to have its new car ready for the first test of 2016. So what’s new on their C35?
Compare Sauber’s new C35 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of Sauber’s C35 have been revealed by the team. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
Toro Rosso STR11: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onA late change of engine supplier has forced Toro Rosso to make compromises but there are some interesting aerodynamic developments on the STR11.
Williams FW38: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Williams FW38 may seem an evolutionary design but it features a number of changes intended to address the team’s weaknesses from 2015.
Haas VF-16: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Haas VF-16 isn’t just the first car from a new F1 team in six years, it’s also a new philosophy and the product of a close technical collaboration with Ferrari.
Red Bull RB12: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s RB12 is an evolution of last year’s design which some believe was the best-performing chassis on the grid.
Compare Red Bull’s new RB12 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe Red Bull RB12 has appeared for the first time. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
Compare the Haas VF-16 with its 2016 rivals
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe newest team on the Formula One grid has revealed its first ever grand prix racer. But how does the Haas VF-16 look compared to cars from three of F1’s championship-winners?
McLaren MP4-31: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onWhile many aerodynamic and mechanical changes are apparent on the McLaren MP4-31 the one which matters most is hidden beneath its ‘size zero’ engine cover.
Compare Mercedes’ new W07 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of Mercedes’ W07 have been revealed by the team. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design.
Compare McLaren’s new MP4-31 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of McLaren’s MP4-31 have been revealed by the team. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.