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  • The FIA's new CDG wing

    The FIA's new CDG wing

    By on in Aerodynamics

    In order to encourage overtaking, the FIA initiated a programme of research into improving the aerodynamic performance of a car when trying to overtake. He is a new rear wing proposal to fulfill that aim.


  • Car communication systems

    Car communication systems

    By on in F1

    Communication is the key to the success of any Formula One Team, and this is never more important than during a race.


  • Mountain biking keeps drivers fit

    Mountain biking keeps drivers fit

    By on in F1

    Mountain biking has become one of the most popular ways for Formula 1 drivers to keep fit, because it increases endurance, which is vital for driving a grand prix car over long distances.


  • Fitness of an F1 driver

    Fitness of an F1 driver

    By on in F1

    Imagine driving the fastest cars on earth, imagine the strain this puts on your body. Fitter than football players and leaner than athletes, f1 drivers are in top shape to perform at the highest level.


  • Fluid delivery systems

    Fluid delivery systems

    By on in F1

    Preventing a driver from dehydrating during a race is vital for his performance. Teams like McLaren have just like anything else, a scheme to help the driver drink enough.


  • Designing a V8 by Geoff Willis

    Designing a V8 by Geoff Willis

    By on in F1

    Although B.A.R Honda is still fully focused on ending the current 2005 season on a high note, the design team is already focussed on the challenges of next season and beyond.


  • Setting up a car for Monza

    Setting up a car for Monza

    By on in F1

    Fernando Alonso's race engineers explain what it will take to extract maximum performance from the R25 this weekend in Italy.


  • Setting up a car for Nurburgring

    Setting up a car for Nurburgring

    By on in F1

    Fernando Alonso's race engineer Rod Nelson and Sauber's Willy Rampf explain how to adapt an F1 car to the demands of the Nürburgring.


  • F1 tomorrow, an engineer's view

    F1 tomorrow, an engineer's view

    By on in F1

    Talk at the moment is about what Formula 1 needs to do in order to maintain safety standards, but also improve the show. What follows is a summary of Renault’s thoughts so far.


  • Q+A with Bridgestone's Hisao Suganuma

    Q+A with Bridgestone's Hisao Suganuma

    By on in Mechanics

    The technical manager of Bridgestone motorsports gives a view of the 2004 season until the Hockenheim GP, and the aims for the future