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.
Topic
Setup
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.
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.