Pirelli extends Formula 1 partnership until 2024
The FIA and Formula 1 have proposed, and Pirelli has agreed, a one-year extension to the existing exclusive tyre supply contract to reflect the original intention of the 2018 tyre tender and remain within the overall technical framework, which is…
Pirelli 2021 tyre compound choices revealed
Pirelli 2021 tyre compound choices have been revealed that it will take to the 23 Grands Prix that make up the 2021 calendar. Most of the choices are similar to those planned for last year or 2019, although two –…
Honda will supply F1 power unit technology to Red Bull from 2022
Red Bull form powertrain company following an agreement with Honda to use the Japanese manufacturer’s F1 power unit technology. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! Following Honda’s decision to exit Formula One as a power unit manufacturer at the…
4 Factors that make or break a circuit’s place on the F1 calendar
4 Factors that make or break a circuit’s place on the F1 calendar: Formula 1 has come a long way since its inception in 1950. Over the years the sport has evolved from its pioneering, maverick ways centred around danger…
Critical Electronic Components in the Formula 1 Racing Cars
THE FIRST MOMENT THAT YOU LOOK INTO A FORMULA 1 RACING CAR, SEVERAL THINGS STRIKE YOUR ATTENTION. FROM THE SLEEK DESIGN TO THE SUPER-FAST SPEED, THESE CARS ARE A LOT MORE THAN JUST THE EXTERIOR LOOK AND DESIGN. THE ELECTRICAL…
Tech Talk: Italian Grand Prix analysis – Scuderia Ferrari
The Italian Grand Prix, which had already looked difficult going into the weekend, ended in the worst possible way for Scuderia Ferrari with both cars retiring. Monday after the race was given over to an in-depth analysis of what happened,…
Technical illustrations by Paolo D’Alessio
Once again we have Paolo D’Alessio to share a few technical illustrations of Formula 1 cars with us, and this time it’s a Ferrari! This is a great book with loads of exclusive pictures never seen before! We are excited…
Technology Corner: the role of a Data Engineer
We are joined today by Jordan Bird, a 17-year-old budding Data Engineer with substantial experience, who is kind enough to share his insights about what the role of a Data Engineer is. Be sure to check www.jordanbirdblog.wordpress.com! Click here to subscribe to our…
Autonomy is EV’s killer app
Mark was part of Formula 1 for many years before moving to a Team Principal’s position at a Formula E team and creating the Preston EV StreetDrone. Today Mark Preston predicts that the application of autonomous technologies will unlock greater…
Technical drawings of Mercedes 2014-2016 cars
Paolo D’Alessio supplies various motorsport publications with articles and detailed technical drawings of Formula 1 cars. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! This time Paolo kindly shares the technical drawings of Mercedes F1 W05 (2014), Mercedes F1 W06 (2015)…
The micro factor
By Steve Duffell | The company Paragon Microfibre believes that the most important thing for their customers is having someone that they can go to who can provide them with in-depth knowledge in product understanding on what they are purchasing.…
A legacy of safety
By George Woods Baker | Ask almost anyone about what makes motor racing exciting to watch and they will inevitably tell you about the close calls between competitors on the track, often culminating in a spectacular crash. The more bits…