FP2: Antonelli tops second Spielberg practice as Mercedes delivers dominant long-run simulation
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FP2: Antonelli tops second Spielberg practice as Mercedes delivers dominant long-run simulation

Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered the standout performance of Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix, topping both practice sessions and closing FP2 with ...

FP1: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1–2 as Red Bull and Norris hit trouble at the Red Bull Ring
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FP1: Antonelli leads Mercedes 1–2 as Red Bull and Norris hit trouble at the Red Bull Ring

Andrea Kimi Antonelli opened the Austrian Grand Prix weekend in commanding fashion, heading a Mercedes 1–2 in the first practice session at the Red...

F1TECH: Mercedes forced to modify diffuser after FIA clarification on spike‑like extensions
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F1TECH: Mercedes forced to modify diffuser after FIA clarification on spike‑like extensions

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, it has now emerged that Mercedes were instructed to modify the diffuser and remove the serrated extensions entire...

Hamilton opens up on Ferrari's regurgance for the current season
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Hamilton opens up on Ferrari's regurgance for the current season

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari’s resurgence in 2026 is the product of a highly motivated team that has rediscovered its “north star” — a clear dev...

Mercedes battery troubles remains “highest priority” as Canada unit remains in sea freight
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Mercedes battery troubles remains “highest priority” as Canada unit remains in sea freight

Mercedes enters the Austrian Grand Prix still working to fully understand the battery‑related reliability issues that have affected all four Merced...

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Leclerc expects Mercedes to emerge as the benchmark in Austria due to its power‑unit advantage

Leclerc expects Mercedes to emerge as the benchmark in Austria due to its power‑unit advantage

F1
Charles Leclerc has played down suggestions that Ferrari could arrive at the R...

Russell: Ferrari’s Barcelona step a “reality check” as Mercedes assesses upgrade strategy ahead of Austria

Russell: Ferrari’s Barcelona step a “reality check” as Mercedes assesses upgrade strategy ahead of Austria

F1
Mercedes arrives at the Austrian Grand Prix with a healthy lead in both the Dr...

Technical updates

Engine cover design philosophy: Ferrari vs Mercedes

Engine cover design philosophy: Ferrari vs Mercedes

Aerodynamics

Moving components into the car's centreline to slim sidepods

Moving components into the car's centreline to slim sidepods

Aerodynamics

Mercedes reveal dramatic sidepod redesign at Bahrain test

Mercedes reveal dramatic sidepod redesign at Bahrain test

Aerodynamics

A closer look at Red Bull's high downforce rear end

A closer look at Red Bull's high downforce rear end

Aerodynamics

Examining the design trends from launch season

Examining the design trends from launch season

Technical
2022 has presented teams with a clean sheet of paper approach to the aerodynam...

Ferrari F1 75 sidepods validated through CFD

Ferrari F1 75 sidepods validated through CFD

Aerodynamics

Rake angle on a F1 car

Rake angle on a F1 car

Aerodynamics
Formula One has recently been dominated by two very different car design philo...

Alpine A521 Renault

Alpine A521 Renault

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The Enstone team had high hopes for 2021, opting to continue with a chassis th...
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