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F1 engine - explained

How do F1 engines work? What are the differences between a Formula One engine and a normal car engine? In this video I give a ...
The wings will open (reducing drag) on the straights and close (increasing downforce) in the corners, with the cars operating in X (straight) mode or Z (corner) mode respectively. It is hoped this ...
The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?
This article is part of our Forever Forward series, which is showcasing the ways Formula 1 is innovating for the 2026 season. Few things split Formula One fans like the power behind the championship’s ...
The world of F1 is considered the pinnacle of automobile engineering. After all, milliseconds decide who gets to spray champagne on the podium, and every single aspect of the car must be tuned to ...
Mercedes and Red Bull face scrutiny as rival teams push the FIA to clarify a key 2026 engine rule, raising the possibility of ...
Even if you're a complete stranger to motorsport, a quick glimpse at the world of F1 reveals that it isn't a cheap endeavor. A field of teams, armed with mechanics, strategists, and PR managers fly ...
Although Formula 1 racing is known for being on the cutting edge of automotive engineering today, it didn't get started that way. When the cars lined up for the first modern Formula 1 Grand Prix in ...
For millions of fans who follow Grand Prix racing year-round, the closest they will get to the adrenaline rush of driving a Formula 1 car is through an onboard camera. These small cameras, known as ...
According to the French media, the engineers working toward the development of the 2026 Formula 1 power unit, called out Renault for the "betrayal" after outgoing Alpine F1 team principal Bruno Famin ...
Outgoing Alpine team principal Bruno Famin revealed the difficulty of announcing the end of the 2026 engine project to its 250-member staff, who worked passionately for years to make it a success. He ...