The F1 S-duct divide between Mercedes and Red Bull

It became known as the ‘S’ duct due to the shape of the ductwork housed within the 150mm space that it was allowed to occupy ahead of the front wheel centreline.
Although the design still bears that exact same name nearly a decade on, the complexities have increased somewhat over the years.
The turning point came in 2016 when both Toro Rosso and Mercedes both came upon solutions that allowed …Keep reading

Norris put in two-day sim session to help analyse Russian GP errors

The young Briton had looked on course to win his maiden F1 race at Sochi last weekend as he held off Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages.
However, a late race downpour turned the grand prix on its head, as Norris elected to stay out on slick tyres when the rain came down while Hamilton pitted for inters.
That decision helped Hamilton win the race to retake the lead of the F1 drivers’ …Keep reading

How to get a job in Formula 1 – Engineer, mechanic, hospitality & more

Working in Formula 1 is a dream for many people, with the glitz, glamour and speed of the premier motorsport series being too much to resist. Luckily for those people there are a wide range of jobs available in Formula 1, with something to suit any experience and skillset.
To find out more about the jobs in Formula 1, as well as how to get them, read below.

Nikita Mazepin, Haas F1, and …Keep reading

Istanbul F1 circuit surface water-blasted to prevent 2020 drama repeat

Having not been used for F1 since 2011, Istanbul Park was resurfaced in 2020 as part of the preparations for the championship’s return last year – the venue being one of those added to the schedule in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the work was completed only a couple of weeks before last year’s race and drivers struggled for grip on the new surface with Pirelli’s hardest dry …Keep reading

Leclerc vows to learn from losing F1 points in late Sochi rain shower

Leclerc started the Russian Grand Prix from the last row of the grid after taking a penalty so Ferrari could introduce its upgraded power unit to his car.
But the Monegasque driver was able to fight his way back up the order, running as high as third at one point before pitting at the end of a long first stint.
Leclerc sat in eighth place after stopping and making some passes, and looked set …Keep reading

F1 confirms Qatar GP on 2021 calendar as part of long-term deal

The night race at Losail International Circuit has been in the planning stages for some months, but the announcement had to wait for the commercial arrangements to be finalised, and will take place on the 19-21 November.
The negotiations led to a long-term deal to run an event in Qatar for 10 years from 2023 to 2032.
There will be no grand prix in 2022 as the country will focus on hosting …Keep reading