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F1 engine - explained

How do F1 engines work? What are the differences between a Formula One engine and a normal car engine? In this video I give a ...
The compression ratio in Mercedes’ and Red Bull's 2026 engines has come under scrutiny in F1, but what’s really behind it?
The wings will open (reducing drag) on the straights and close (increasing downforce) in the corners, with the cars operating in X (straight) mode or Z (corner) mode respectively. It is hoped this ...
Mercedes and Red Bull face scrutiny as rival teams push the FIA to clarify a key 2026 engine rule, raising the possibility of ...
You're here because you find automotive technical minutiae fascinating. While there's plenty of cool engines in passenger cars — oddities like the Honda S800's roller bearing crank that needs no oil ...
Even if you're a complete stranger to motorsport, a quick glimpse at the world of F1 reveals that it isn't a cheap endeavor. A field of teams, armed with mechanics, strategists, and PR managers fly ...
Scuderia Ferrari was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 and is the only team to compete in every season since since Formula 1 was established in 1950. Ferrari isn't just the oldest team in F1, it's also ...
Cyril Abiteboul regrets Alpine F1 team's shift to using Mercedes engines and discusses skepticism about Hyundai Motorsport's potential entry into Formula 1. Nov 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BWT ...