Analysis
Top speed versus downforce: reading speed trap data
Speed traps reveal setup choices. A low drag car may be quick on straights and slow in corners.
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Tech
Wind tunnel and CFD limits: the aerodynamic testing handicap
Aero testing allowances scale with championship position. Here is how the sliding scale works.
Interviews
The team doctor: fitness, heat and recovery in F1
How drivers prepare for heat and g-forces, in a demo interview format.
News
Why grid penalties for power unit parts keep catching teams out
Each driver has a limited pool of engine components. Exceed it and grid drops follow. We explain the allocation and the tactics.
Race
Parc fermé rules: why setup is frozen after qualifying
Once qualifying starts, cars enter parc fermé conditions. Here is what can and cannot change before the race.
Analysis
Qualifying versus race pace: why some cars are better on Sunday
Some cars shine over one lap and fade in races. We look at the reasons behind the split.
Tech
Suspension in F1: push rods, pull rods and ride height
Suspension is now as much aero as mechanical. We explain the layouts and why teams choose them.
Interviews
Race control: how the stewards decide penalties
A demo look at the stewards process: evidence, hearings and consistency.