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Analysis: The compromises involved with Jeddah's lower-drag F1 technical updates

In Formula 1 technical parlance, the "isochronal ratio" can be described as the ratio between lift (downforce being negative lift) and drag. At circuits like Jeddah, which has a plethora of high-speed corners and also multiple acceleration zones, the engineers tend towards setting their cars up for a "high isochronal"…

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Autosport Podcast: Piastri dominates Bahrain GP as Norris fluffs start

Stuart Codling and Filip Cleeren wrap up their coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Oscar Piastri won with a dominant showing.

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Autosport Podcast: Assessing qualifying for the Australian GP

Filip Cleeren and Emily Selleck review a hectic qualifying day in Melbourne as McLaren lock out the front row for the Australian Grand Prix.

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Our writers' left-field F1 2025 predictions

It's customary to make the usual predictions ahead of a brand new Formula 1 season: who's going to win the title, which team is going to be the constructors' champion, yada and indeed, yada. In recent years, even a crystal ball from Temu would likely lead any clairvoyants on a…

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Gallery: How F1 tech evolved during the 2024 season

A close-up of the Red Bull RB20's rear end, featuring a downward sloping surface at the tail end of the engine cover. It's also apparent how the semi-detached tip section sits ahead of the upper flap line and reaches out over the mainplane to expose more of the endplate cutout.

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McLaren explains the development discipline behind its F1 world title

Avoiding the pitfalls of Formula 1's ground-effect machinery helped McLaren cap a staggering 18-month development curve in 2024 with its first F1 constructors' title for 26 years. McLaren started 2023 on the back foot, but promised a large upgrade that would revamp its first season under team principal Andrea Stella.…

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Autosport Podcast: Italian GP analysis - Part two

Bryn Lucas is joined again by Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Cleeren as they continue their analysis of the Italian Grand Prix.

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F1 Monaco GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

Red Bull has a higher downforce rear wing configuration in Monaco, with a flat leading edge on the mainplane that leads into a tightly wound transition with the endplate.

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First look: The high-downforce F1 rear wings introduced in Monaco

Ferrari and particularly McLaren have moved to close the gap with the previously dominant Red Bull RB20 in recent weeks, with McLaren's Lando Norris taking his maiden win in Miami and backing that up with searing pace as he ran Verstappen close in Imola.

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F1 teams introduce Monaco rear wings as Ferrari and McLaren take on Red Bull

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Alpine's 2024 F1 car finally hits minimum weight limit

The Enstone-based team has endured a torrid start to the new campaign as the A524 was initially off the pace and lacking downforce amid its major off-season concept change, running extra bodywork weight to pass a specific crash test and down on engine power compared to the Honda, Mercedes and…

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

McLaren has modified its rear wing for Saudi Arabia with a dipped section in the centre of the mainplane and upper flap present, while a similarly curved notch has been taken out of the upper flap’s trailing edge.

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F1 tech review: Mercedes takes design U-turn to beat Ferrari

This resulted in a large-scale update arriving in Monaco with further adaptations being implemented throughout the remainder of the season.

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F1 tech review: Williams claws up from the back of the grid

Let’s take a look at the FW45’s finer details and how it was modified during the season in order to make that leap forward in the pecking order.

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F1 tech review: AlphaTauri makes inroads with big plans ahead

Let’s take a look at some of the AT04’s finer details and how it was developed throughout the course of 2023…

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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.

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AlphaTauri reveals extent of floor changes for F1's Abu Dhabi GP

As previously reported by Motorsport.com, AlphaTauri prepared a significant upgrade to the AT04's floor for the 2023 season finale, which was intended as a research and development item for the 2024 car but is also expected to yield a "few tenths" in a last-ditch fight with Williams for P7 in the…

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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.

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Ferrari brings new F1 car floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

With the team hunting further success after its triumph in Singapore last weekend, it is evaluating a revamped floor configuration at Suzuka.

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Ferrari brings new F1 floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

With the team chasing further success after its triumph in Singapore last weekend, it is evaluating a revamped floor configuration at Suzuka.

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McLaren unveils revamped Monza F1 wings to avoid Spa top speed woes

McLaren prioritised a revamp of the car before the summer break to add downforce to the car, meaning it didn't have the time to come up with a separate low-drag package.

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The Aston Martin and Red Bull design cues behind McLaren’s F1 upgrade

Only Lando Norris has the updates at his disposal for the time being, with Oscar Piastri forced to wait until the British Grand Prix as the team prepares enough parts for both sides of the garage.

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