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McLaren race engineer Tom Stallard uses his Olympic rowing background to provide technical feedback that builds Oscar Piastri's confidence. This disciplined approach helped Piastri secure a victory at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix despite severe rain and changing track conditions.
Lewis Hamilton has secured 96 points in the 2026 season by prioritizing mechanical data over simulator work. His success follows a strategic decision to focus on through-corner balance and brake optimization after finding simulator correlation inconsistent.
Extreme cockpit temperatures reaching 50 degrees Celsius in Qatar have prompted the FIA to investigate new airflow solutions. Engineers must now integrate cooling improvements into the 2026 chassis without compromising the goal of reducing minimum car weight to 768 kg.
Lando Norris secured his 19th career pole position at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix despite losing 0.3 seconds at the final corner. The McLaren MCL40 overcame low-speed instability to deliver a masterpiece lap according to Andrea Stella.
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 championship with 320 points after 16 entries, showcasing immense pace at the Sepang International Circuit. The Mercedes driver clocked a 1:36.302 in practice, placing him 0.278 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen.
Fernando Alonso utilizes decades of technical experience to manage power delivery and reliability challenges. His ability to extract pace from power-deficient cars, such as his 2014 Ferrari, remains a vital component of his tactical approach to qualifying.
The FIA is implementing a new 2026 framework to increase the influence of Driver Stewards like Vitantonio Liuzzi and Derek Warwick. This shift aims to utilize racing experience to interpret guidelines more effectively when rules lack clarity.
Bernie Ecclestone utilized intense financial pressure and political maneuvering to control Formula One. His strategic management of the Brabham team and negotiations with drivers like Niki Lauda laid the foundation for modern commercial rights and paddock authority.
Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in Singapore, leading every lap to finish 20.9 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. While Norris maintains a strong qualifying advantage over Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc seeks technical upgrades to resolve his recent qualifying difficulties.
Max Verstappen faces a potential race ban with 11 penalty points, while Charles Leclerc received a €10,000 fine for swearing in Mexico. The FIA stewards show varying levels of leniency between the two drivers regarding misconduct and on-track incidents.
How drivers prepare for heat and g-forces, in a demo interview format.