Tech Lab
Interactive explainers and engineering deep dives into the technology that defines Formula 1. Aerodynamics, hybrid power units, chassis, tyres — and the 2026 revolution.
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Wings, floors, diffusers — how F1 cars shape airflow to generate downforce while managing drag.
Internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, energy recovery — the 1,000+ horsepower heart of an F1 car.
Monocoques, suspension geometry, safety structures — the engineering skeleton that holds everything together.
Compound selection, temperature windows, degradation models — why a 25mm tyre can define a race.
The FIA technical rules that shape every design decision — and the creative interpretations engineers find anyway.
How a 65mm slot in the rear wing adds 10-14 km/h of top speed — and why F1 is replacing it with something far more sophisticated in 2026.
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How sculpted tunnels under the car use the Venturi principle to generate more downforce than wings — while leaving a cleaner wake that makes overtaking possible.
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Why F1 is eliminating the MGU-H, tripling MGU-K output, and creating the first genuine 50/50 split between combustion and electrical power — and what it means for who can compete.
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