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Technical analysis of the STR7

Tomba — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0200

Toro Rosso's new STR7 has a tough task for succeed the famous double floor {Toro Rosso STR6}. That car worked particularly well towards the end of the season, once the team worked out how to optimise the blown diffuser. The STR7 though looks set not to disappoint.

Analysis: Sauber C31

Tomba — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:20:00 +0200

Sauber have today presented their new C31, a car again powered by a Ferrari V8. Other than that however, little was left unchanged, as the team tackled the challenge of improvement and the adoption of the regulation changes in its very own way.

PLAN 2, Torque and Power

Tomba — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:22:00 +0200

To clarify the relation between power and torque, engine designer Roy Franklin takes a deeper look in the PLAN calculation method.

2011 Season Pit Stop Analysis

Tomba — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:51:00 +0200

The combination of DRS and Pirelli tyres has made 2011 a bumper year for Formula One, but not just in terms of on-track passing manoeuvres.

10 years of naturally aspirated BMW engines

Tomba — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:05:00 +0200

Ian Bamsey of RET discusses BMW’s naturally aspirated Formula One adventure, which embraced some of the most powerful engines of the past decade

So you want to own an F1 car?

Tomba — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:36:00 +0200

Ever wanted to own your own F1 car and race it? It is in fact possible, and here's a guide where to start and what it may cost you. If that proves too much, check out a string of memorabilia to own a part of F1 history.

Simulation to prepare for a new track

Tomba — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:54:00 +0200

Simulators have become increasingly important in F1, and they come to good use when visiting new race tracks. Mercedes GP are no different and have simulated the track a lot.

Looking back on Toyota F1 engine development

Tomba — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:15:00 +0200

Ian Bamsey of RET explores the evolution of the Toyota Formula One engine, revealing the technology underpinning modern Grand Prix racing.

Analysis: blown diffusers, before the cut

Tomba — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:26:00 +0200

Ahead of the clampdown on the blown diffusers, we take a look at what the teams currently have and how they came to the solution.

F1 rules and stats 2010-2019

Tomba — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:30:00 +0200

An overview of the regulation changes and several yearly statistics about this period in the history of F1.