KERS in F1 – How KERS will change Formula One in...
This year grand prix racing will feature the return of a controversial new technology, which in thoery makes the cars more environmentally friendly.
How to design a Motorsport Battery in 7 steps
The batteries used in motorsport are a far cry from the AA’s we slot into the back of our TV remotes. So how do...
Oxford Brookes Racing 2021 Chassis design
Racecar Engineering's exclusive insight into Oxford Brookes Racing's moulded carbon fibre monocoque 2021 Formula Student car.
Tech Explained | F1 Aerodynamic Cooling
F1 Aerodynamic Cooling
The instantaneous gas temperature at the point of combustion in a modern Formula 1 engine can reach up to 2,600°C, which is...
Tech Insight: Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) is joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, instead of subtractive manufacturing. It gives engineers...
Wheel Aerodynamics: The Flow Deflector Explained
As one of the prescribed design components (PDC), the flow deflector is now to be seen on a 2022 Formula One car. Here's how it works.
Tech Explained: Steering Forces
This Tech Explained article covers the different sources of the aligning moment, its effect on vehicle balance and performance, and how it shapes the subjective driving experience, with some general design considerations for the race car engineer.
What is an Aero Map?
Aero maps are crucial to optimise racecar set-up. But what actually is an aero map and how do you build one for your own...
Tech Explained: Formula Student Aerodynamics
For the Universities who can afford it, extravagant and complex aerodynamic packages are now a ‘must’ for teams to triumph at competitions. This trend...
2014 F1 explained: The power unit
The new Formula 1 cars feature an advanced hybrid power train with a direct injection 1,600cc turbocharged engine at its heart, take a look at how it all fits together
