By Selin Soyer For more than a decade, Formula 1 has leaned on the Drag Reduction System as its safety net for overtaking. Introduced in 2011, DRS was meant to offset aerodynamic turbulence and help cars follow more closely. Instead, it often turned passing into procedural exercise. Get within a second. Open the flap. CruiseContinue reading “Beyond the Push-Pass: How 2026’s Technical Revolution Reclaims the Art of Racing”
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Is F1’s Madrid Grand Prix Still Uncertain for 2026?
By Millie Canavan Rossin Madrid is due to join the Formula 1 calendar in 2026.The contract is signed. The date is there. But the circuit itself is not finished yet. That is why the question keeps coming up.Is it actually secure? The agreementIn January 2024, Formula 1 confirmed a deal with IFEMA Madrid to hostContinue reading “Is F1’s Madrid Grand Prix Still Uncertain for 2026?”
The combustion conundrum as FIA take action on Mercedes engine
By Ben Langley As Formula 1 testing reaches its conclusion ahead of the first Grand Prix in two weeks’ time, the main area of discussion throughout pre-season has been of Mercedes’ clever engine trick. It was revealed that the Silver Arrows had exposed a loophole in the new technical regulations relating to the power unit.Continue reading “The combustion conundrum as FIA take action on Mercedes engine”
The Impact of F1’s New Power Units on Racing
By Ana De Miguel A new era for Formula 1. Formula 1 is about to enter a completely new phase with the 2026 power unit regulations. The biggest change is how performance is produced inside the car. While the current 2025 engines generate around 80% of their power from the combustion engine and roughly 20%Continue reading “The Impact of F1’s New Power Units on Racing”
São Paulo Before the Floodlights: How Weather and Daytime Races Ruled Interlagos GP
By Emily Nery For years, the Brazilian Grand Prix at Autódromo José Carlos Pace started earlier in the afternoon, usually around 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM local time. The entire race ran in daylight. From the start to the chequered flag, whatever São Paulo decided to throw at the track played out under natural light.Continue reading “São Paulo Before the Floodlights: How Weather and Daytime Races Ruled Interlagos GP”
The Tyrell Six-Wheeler: F1’s boldest experiment
By Carl Springer F1 is a sport of innovation. Teams trying to find any ways to gain a miniscule part of a second which could be the difference between glory and heartache. Over the years we’ve seen some wacky ideas but none more so than the Tyrell P34. So let’s take a look at theContinue reading “The Tyrell Six-Wheeler: F1’s boldest experiment”
Cursed Cars and Bad Omens: Formula 1’s Strangest Superstitions
By Cassandra D’Angelo Ranging from eating the same meal, wearing the same clothes, athletes across sports have superstitions. According to a study by Michaéla C. Schippers and Paul A.M. van Lange, athletes use rituals and superstitions in situations where athletes may feel they need control. They also found that superstitions and rituals reduce tension beforeContinue reading “Cursed Cars and Bad Omens: Formula 1’s Strangest Superstitions”
F1 2026: Violent Straight-Line Mode Load Spike Explained
By Cait Harkin The 2026 Formula One regulations introduce one of the biggest aerodynamic philosophy changes the sport has seen in decades. Instead of relying on a single rear wing flap for overtaking assistance, the new cars use active aerodynamics with two distinct operating states. One configuration is designed for cornering, producing higher downforce andContinue reading “F1 2026: Violent Straight-Line Mode Load Spike Explained”
Can Formula 1 ever truly be ‘sustainable’?
By Joe Murphy Formula 1 (F1) has long been criticised for its environmental impact. The sport’s high-energy, high-performance nature results in significant greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels in the cars’ engines. However, in recent years, F1 has made a concerted effort to reduce its carbon footprint and become a moreContinue reading “Can Formula 1 ever truly be ‘sustainable’?”
Behind Closed Helmets: Pressure, Fear, and Survival in the Turbo Era
By Rukanah Mogra There’s a romanticism attached to Formula 1’s turbo era that refuses to fade. Mention qualifying boost and eyes light up. Whisper “1,000 horsepower” and nostalgia kicks in. Grainy footage of flames spitting from exhausts circulates like sacred scripture. It was louder. Faster. Wilder. It was also, by any rational metric, terrifying. WhenContinue reading “Behind Closed Helmets: Pressure, Fear, and Survival in the Turbo Era”
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