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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.
Ferrari engineers face significant thermal management difficulties with the SF-26 during the Las Vegas night race. Managing the 10°C ambient temperature requires precise heating blanket calibration to offset the cooling effects of the new BBS wheel rims.
Audi is expanding its Hinwil facility and establishing a technical hub in Bicester to access specialized motorsport talent. This strategic three-country network connects Neuburg engine production with Swiss chassis development to prepare for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Technical director Neil Houldey abandoned an experimental three-link rear wing hinge during the Austrian Grand Prix after it failed to provide necessary stability. The design aimed to reduce drag by keeping wing tips close to the endplates, providing 400-600 kg of downforce.
The removal of the MGU-H in 2026 forces engineers to use the 350 kW MGU-K to create artificial engine load to spool the turbocharger. This mechanism helps compensate for turbo lag, though battery capacity limits on street circuits like Monaco create significant management challenges.
A demo interview format with a race strategist role: the tools, the pressure and the radio.
A demo interview format with a tyre engineer role on pressures, blankets and data.