Car development, rule changes, and engineering deep dives
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the governing body is closely monitoring the security situation in the Middle East following the escalation of conflict between the US and Iran. Several F1 and ...
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The FIA has released an official statement addressing the impact of the Iran conflict on Formula 1's race calendar. The governing body confirmed it is actively monitoring the situation in the Mid...
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History offers valuable lessons about what to expect when Formula 1 undergoes a major regulation overhaul. Crash.net examines previous rule revolutions — from the ground-effect era to the hybrid turbo...
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The FIA has announced a two-stage adjustment to the controversial engine compression ratio regulations, with the first change taking effect earlier in 2026 than originally planned and a further revisi...
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The FIA has quietly abandoned the controversial rule mandating two pit stops at the Monaco Grand Prix, which was introduced in 2025 to encourage more strategic variety on the famously processional str...
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The FIA has issued its definitive ruling on the controversy surrounding Mercedes' compression ratio approach for its 2026 power unit. After rival manufacturers raised concerns that Mercedes had f...
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All Formula 1 engine manufacturers have joined the FIA in approving adjustments to the compression ratio testing procedures for the 2026 power units. Autosport reports that the unanimous agreement mar...
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With the 2026 season about to begin, Crash.net provides a comprehensive overview of the penalty points standings across the Formula 1 grid. The tracker identifies which drivers are carrying points fro...
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While attention focused on the engine controversy, Mercedes quietly introduced a significant aerodynamic innovation during the final days of Bahrain testing. The upgrade, which largely went unnoticed ...
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Ferrari's innovative 180-degree rotating rear wing has drawn comparisons to a concept Mercedes explored back in 2011. Autosport traces the technical lineage between the two designs, explaining ho...
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Ferrari has unveiled a striking innovation during Bahrain pre-season testing: a rear wing upper flap that rotates a full 180 degrees, running completely upside down in low-drag mode. The design exploi...
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Lando Norris set the fastest time during the Bahrain test session, but the technical headline belonged to Ferrari, who debuted their striking 180-degree rotating rear wing for the first time on track....
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