Now Mercedes’ new W07 can be seen in detail it’s clear the world champions have made a few bold choices in a bid to continue their domination of Formula One.
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Ferrari SF16-H: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onIt’s eight years since Ferrari last won a world championship but their new 2016 car shows they aren’t afraid of making big changes to get back on top.
Compare Ferrari’s new SF16-H with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of Ferrari’s SF16-H have been revealed by the team. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
Compare Williams’ new FW38 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 cars
Posted onWilliams has revealed its new FW38. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
F1 may have finally got its nose rules right
F1 technology
Posted onMcLaren and Force India’s new noses show there is still room for innovation after the FIA moved to eradicate the ugly designs seen last year.
‘Lift and coast’: Why F1 drivers are told to save fuel
F1 technology
Posted onWhy do F1 teams spend millions on their cars and then not put enough fuel in them? And could drivers be stopped from using ‘lift and coast’ instead of driving flat out?
Making sense of F1’s engine rules for 2015
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe new year is less than three weeks old but the FIA has already tweaked the engine rules twice. Here’s what it means for the teams and manufacturers in 2015.
Factory teams have an edge when it comes to cooling
F1 technology
Posted onF1 teams’ different cooling solution highlights a key advantage those who design their own engines – like Mercedes – have over their customer rivals.
How teams are clawing back rear-end downforce
F1 technology
Posted onChanges in the 2014 rule book aimed to cut how much downforce teams could generate at the rear of the car. But inventive designers are trying to claw it back.
From one extreme to another: Monza’s low drag wings
F1 technology
Posted onWhile this weekend’s race at Singapore demands a maximum downforce set-up, in the last two races teams used their thinnest wings in pursuit of higher speeds.
How the 2015 rules aim to fix ugly F1 noses
F1 technology
Posted onFor next year the FIA intends to change rules which created an ugly generation of F1 cars. Here’s how the new noses may look in 2015.
Three key changes expected on next year’s F1 cars
F1 technology
Posted onNose design is one of three areas where the 2015 F1 cars will be significantly different from the current models.
Ferrari reveal telemetry lap of the Hungaroring
F1 technology
Posted onFerrari show how telemetry is used to help their drivers identify why they are gaining or losing time relative to their team mates.
Power unit penalties to shape second half of season
2014 F1 season
Posted onThe F1 season reaches its halfway point this weekend but some teams are already facing penalties for using too many power unit components under complicated new rules.
Ferrari’s unusual approach to F1’s new nose rules
F1 technology
Posted onFerrari’s aerodynamics has been a weakness for them in recent seasons but their approach to F1’s complicated new nose rules shows fresh thinking at work.
Technical updates ahead of the Australian Grand Prix
F1 technology
Posted onThe final pre-season test in Bahrain saw the teams continue to work on ensuring their cars run reliably in hotter conditions. Here’s a look at the changes to the cars at the final test.
The first technical innovations of 2014 in detail
F1 technology
Posted onEvery team bar Lotus turned up to the first test with new cars built to drastically changed regulations. John Beamer casts his eye over the notable innovations.
Why ‘full throttle’ doesn’t mean ‘full power’ any more
F1 technology
Posted onFormula One’s new generation of engines have to balance power against economy, meaning ‘full throttle’ and ‘full power’ are no longer the same thing,
Design trends on the first new cars of 2014
F1 technology
Posted onJohn Beamer looks at how the first teams to reveal their 2014 cars have talked this year’s new rules.
Why the new fuel limit is one of 2014’s toughest rules
F1 technology
Posted onAs well as getting to grips with the new engine rules for 2014 teams also have to master restrictions on fuel use, which will be especially tough at certain tracks.