RIP The Lollipop Man
For decades, the “lollipop man” controlled pit releases in F1. Now they’ve been replaced by automated light systems. RIP. Read More …
Tag: technology
How To Make an F1 Car
Red Bull has released the first in a four-part video series that gives an insider’s view into how the reigning World Champions go about making a Formula 1 car. Read More …
Evolution of F1 Steering Wheels
A nice timelapse montage showing the increasing complexity and changing design of modern Formula One steering wheels since 1993. Read More …
Is The World Championship Over?
Technical dominance is an integral part of Formula One motor racing. But that has not diminished the excitement or competitiveness of the F1 World Championship in recent seasons. Read More …
Jacks
Mercedes front jack, and spare, for the 2013 Formula One season. By Martin Brundle. Read More …
F1 Car Features with Valtteri Bottas
Covering Engine, KERS, DRS, seats and steering wheel, this brief but interesting series from Williams F1 looks at the more significant driver-related features of the FW35 Williams-Renault. Presented by their #2 Finnish driver and rookie Valtteri Bottas. Read More …
Red Bull Drops Nose Bulge as Ferrari Adds One
Red Bull Racing has introduced a different nose cone for its RB9 at Canada, one that drops a bulge underneath the nose, while Ferrari is testing its own nose bulge for the first time. Read More …
Aerodynamics By Grand Prix Insights
The 10th in a series of technology-oriented video posts demystifying the engineering world of Formula One, featuring Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. More about DRS, really. Read More …
Renault Explains F1 Engine Throttles
A rather interesting technical analysis of throttle design and performance in F1 by F1technical.net. Read More …
An F1 Car In Ten Minutes
We dare you to get through this whole time-lapse of Marussia putting together the team’s 2013 car without fast forward! Read More …