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F1 tech review: McLaren reverses fortunes after poor start

A regular stream of parts were added to the car throughout its campaign, so let’s take a detailed look at some of the MCL60’s finer details and those crucial upgrades in full.

Motorsport · Jan 3, 2024

F1 tech review: Aston Martin starts strong, then stumbles

This left it with the responsibility of nipping at the heels of Red Bull during the first few races but, as the order re-established itself, Aston Martin slid back down the standings.

Autosport · Jan 2, 2024

F1 steering wheels: How they work, what the buttons do and more

F1 cars are incredibly complex machines which take several years plus millions of dollars to design and build before heading to a track.

Motorsport · Jan 1, 2024

F1 tech review deep dive: How marginal gains made Red Bull’s RB19 so good

But while both cars missed out on clean sweeps by just one victory in their respective campaigns, what is perhaps most impressive is that Red Bull had to do that against the backdrop of 22 events rather than just 16. 

Motorsport · Dec 20, 2023

Abu Dhabi GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained

The Ferrari SF-23 being prepared with a kiel probe rake ahead of the rear wheel on the right-hand side of the car to capture data during practice.

Autosport · Nov 24, 2023

How Alpine’s intriguing Las Vegas tweaks helped its charge

With Pierre Gasly grabbing fourth place on the grid, and Esteban Ocon charging from 16th to finish fourth in the race itself, the A523 appeared well-suited to the high-speed demands of the Las Vegas track. 

Motorsport · Nov 21, 2023

How Alpine’s intriguing Las Vegas tweaks helped its F1 charge

With Pierre Gasly grabbing fourth place on the grid, and Esteban Ocon charging from 16th to finish fourth in the race itself, the A523 appeared well-suited to the high-speed demands of the Las Vegas track. 

Autosport · Nov 21, 2023

Las Vegas GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained

A new front wing configuration is available to Alpine in Las Vegas, with a trim made across the span of the upper flaps’ trailing edge but more so at the inboard end, including the static section alongside the nose.

Autosport · Nov 17, 2023

The shift of F1 approach that helped Red Bull avenge Brazil 2022 defeat

Although the squad has had no shortage of wins in the meantime, that did not mean it was going to sit back and accept a repeat of what happened at Interlagos 12 months ago which had opened the door for Mercedes.

Autosport · Nov 7, 2023

How F1’s top teams adapted their cars to Mexico’s unique demands

At 2285m above sea-level, the rarified air creates a significant challenge in respect of the car’s aerodynamics, cooling requirements and the performance envelope of the power unit.

Motorsport · Nov 1, 2023