Change mode menu

Latest F1 news about: Technical

11

Caterham cut 40 staff after takeover

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1193 views )

More than 40 staff, including deputy technical director Jody Eggington and head of track operations Gerry Hughes. leave Caterham. read more »

6

Q+A with Lotus' Nick Chester

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1049 views )

Lotus F1 Team Technical Director Nick Chester reveals his team have a new front wing ready for Germany, which along with a power boost from Renault tested at Silverstone should... read more »

15

F1 teams fail to agree on delaying FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1688 views )

Formula 1's 11 teams have failed to unanimously agree on delaying FRIC (front to rear inter-connected) suspension systems until 2015, meaning the system will be classed as... read more »

9

Mercedes confident Rosberg issue rectified

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1014 views )

Mercedes executive director (technical) Paddy Lowe says the team is confident there will be no repeat of the gearbox problems which hit Nico Rosberg at Silverstone read more »

15

Mercedes fix cause of Rosberg's gearbox issue

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2263 views )

Mercedes have discovered exactly what went wrong with Nico Rosberg's gearbox during lap 29 of the British Grand Prix, causing the German to retire from the lead. Mercedes... read more »

3

Sparks in 2015 not just for show - FIA

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 989 views )

New regulations that should result in sparks flying from the underside of cars next season are being introduced for safety and technical reasons as well as improving the show,... read more »

9

18-inch tyres 'an interesting challenge' for F1

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1171 views )

Lotus ran Pirelli's 18-inch tyres during the Silverstone test, but technical chief Nick Chester insists much time would be needed to adapt F1 car design to suit them. read more »

9

Lotus looking for 'step forward' with Hockenheim upgrade

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1547 views )

Technical director Nick Chester is hopeful that the latest raft of new parts for the recalcitrant E22 will bring Lotus F1 back into play at the German Grand Prix. read more »

6

FIA clears the air around FRIC

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1478 views )

The world of Formula-1 was caught by surprise earlier this week when Charlie Whiting wrote a letter to each team to inform them that the FRIC system could be viewed as illegal,... read more »

4

Lotus hopeful of 'good step' at Hockenheim

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1387 views )

Lotus Technical Director Nick Chester is hopeful that the team will be able to make a sizeable step in the right direction at the upcoming German Grand Prix, with an array of... read more »

15

Mercedes demand clarification over FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1652 views )

Mercedes have asked for clarification over a decision by the FIA to ban FRIC (front and rear inter-connected) suspension systems from the German Grand Prix. Chairman Niki Lauda... read more »

4

Technical: Formula 1's impending FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1819 views )

A shadow of uncertainty has been cast over the Formula 1 field ahead of next weekend's German Grand Prix, with governing body the FIA clamping down on the use of FRIC... read more »

15

McLaren taken by surprise over sudden FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1605 views )

With the news that front and rear inter-connected (FRIC) suspension systems will be banned from the German Grand Prix unless unanimous support can be sought, McLaren's... read more »

9

McLaren surprised by FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 882 views )

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier admits it has been surprised by a technical directive from the FIA that interconnected suspension systems could be banned read more »

1

Analysis: The implications of a FRIC ban

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1036 views )

Following the British Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams received an FIA technical directive that aims to ban hydraulically interconnected suspension, better known as FRIC. read more »

15

FIA to ban FRIC suspension system from German GP

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1676 views )

The FIA is set to ban FRIC (front and rear inter-connected) suspension systems from the German Grand Prix onwards which could rule almost all the cars on the grid illegal. The... read more »

4

Lowe: We need to keep focusing on every detail

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1013 views )

Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe has said Nico Rosberg's retirement from the British Grand Prix is another reminder that the team needs to keep focusing on 'every... read more »

15

Gutierrez penalised for contact with Maldonado

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1067 views )

Esteban Gutierrez has been handed a three-place grid drop for the German Grand Prix for causing a collision with Pastor Maldonado. The Sauber driver attempted a pass at turn 16... read more »

4

Hamilton felt he had pace to catch Rosberg

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 430 views )

Lewis Hamilton is confident that he would have been able to beat Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg during the British Grand Prix even if the German had not been struck by... read more »

1

Maldonado excluded from qualifying

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 838 views )

Pastor Maldonado has been excluded from qualifying for the British Grand Prix after failing a post-session technical inspection. read more »

4

Strategy error costly for Toro Rosso

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 871 views )

Toro Rosso Technical Director James Key admitted that the Italian squad made a strategic error during the final stages of qualifying, which cost Daniil Kvyat and Jean-Éric... read more »

29

Technical Issues Ruin Free Practice Debut for Susie Wolff

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 958 views )

The Williams Martini Racing team came crashing back down to earth at Silverstone. After a pole position and a podium finish in Austria two weeks ago, Felipe Massa's first... read more »

15

Pirelli to test 18-inch tyres at Silverstone test

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1539 views )

Pirelli will introduce a new 18-inch tyre design concept at the Silverstone test next week in a bid to showcase their future vision for Formula 1's tyres. Pirelli have... read more »

3

Hamilton top despite late issue

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 726 views )

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the second Friday practice for the British Grand Prix, despite experiencing a technical issue towards the end of the session read more »

4

Hamilton moves ahead despite stoppage

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 829 views )

Lewis Hamilton moved ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg during second practice for the British Grand Prix, despite a late technical-related stoppage. The Briton delivered... read more »