Scarbstech
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Everything Technical on wheels
Mercedes #F1 wheels are a bit of an optical trick.
They are, in fact, closed off. There's no holes through the wheel face. So, they are flat on the inside, but have spokes formed into the outside face.
These are made by OZ for the team
They are, in fact, closed off. There's no holes through the wheel face. So, they are flat on the inside, but have spokes formed into the outside face.
These are made by OZ for the team
February 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Mercedes #F1 wheels are a bit of an optical trick.
They are, in fact, closed off. There's no holes through the wheel face. So, they are flat on the inside, but have spokes formed into the outside face.
These are made by OZ for the team
They are, in fact, closed off. There's no holes through the wheel face. So, they are flat on the inside, but have spokes formed into the outside face.
These are made by OZ for the team
Reposted by Scarbstech
F1 back to solid wheels!
The RBR/VCarb wheel is solid, no spokes/openings
As no air exits through the wheel, there's no need for them, so a solid wheel makes some sense.
Aside from the carbon aero cover, all you see is forged magnesium wheel.
1st pic @crosaleny
#F1tech
The RBR/VCarb wheel is solid, no spokes/openings
As no air exits through the wheel, there's no need for them, so a solid wheel makes some sense.
Aside from the carbon aero cover, all you see is forged magnesium wheel.
1st pic @crosaleny
#F1tech
February 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
F1 back to solid wheels!
The RBR/VCarb wheel is solid, no spokes/openings
As no air exits through the wheel, there's no need for them, so a solid wheel makes some sense.
Aside from the carbon aero cover, all you see is forged magnesium wheel.
1st pic @crosaleny
#F1tech
The RBR/VCarb wheel is solid, no spokes/openings
As no air exits through the wheel, there's no need for them, so a solid wheel makes some sense.
Aside from the carbon aero cover, all you see is forged magnesium wheel.
1st pic @crosaleny
#F1tech
At the rear of the car it seems the rear impact structure allows for additional bodywork.
For Ferrari this is a diffuser extension running up to form a monkey seat🐒💺
McLaren simply have a winglet disconnected from the diffuser.
NB: That's a generic car background
#F1 #F1tech
For Ferrari this is a diffuser extension running up to form a monkey seat🐒💺
McLaren simply have a winglet disconnected from the diffuser.
NB: That's a generic car background
#F1 #F1tech
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM
February 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Alpine have a unique lay flat rear wing, when used in straight line mode.
Other teams have a DRS style flap that opens upwards.
It has slightly more drag, but the flow reattaches quicker as wing closes to get full downforce into a corner. Giving the driver confidence to close it later
#F1 #F1tech
Other teams have a DRS style flap that opens upwards.
It has slightly more drag, but the flow reattaches quicker as wing closes to get full downforce into a corner. Giving the driver confidence to close it later
#F1 #F1tech
February 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Cadillac video showing the #F1 car build phase, where pixellated parts are designed and fitted to the car...
#F1tech
youtu.be/B8qpu-9mJPI?...
#F1tech
youtu.be/B8qpu-9mJPI?...
February 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Cadillac video showing the #F1 car build phase, where pixellated parts are designed and fitted to the car...
#F1tech
youtu.be/B8qpu-9mJPI?...
#F1tech
youtu.be/B8qpu-9mJPI?...
#F1 Brake caliper design has always been fascinating.
For 2026 Calipers can now have from 2 to 8 pistons (was 6), with up to 4 pads (was 2) & 3 mountings (was 2).
Now, with these new rules and greater hybrid braking, teams 'could' design just 2 piston rears & 8 piston fronts!
#F1tech
For 2026 Calipers can now have from 2 to 8 pistons (was 6), with up to 4 pads (was 2) & 3 mountings (was 2).
Now, with these new rules and greater hybrid braking, teams 'could' design just 2 piston rears & 8 piston fronts!
#F1tech
February 7, 2026 at 10:32 AM
An @Ohlinsracing #F1 spec damper.
F1 dampers used to use fixed valving, swapping the entire unit for a fifferent spec, rather than adjust it
But, with the bouncing problems since 2022, they returned to being adjustable, to react to the cars behaviour through the weekend.
#F1tech
F1 dampers used to use fixed valving, swapping the entire unit for a fifferent spec, rather than adjust it
But, with the bouncing problems since 2022, they returned to being adjustable, to react to the cars behaviour through the weekend.
#F1tech
February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Reposted by Scarbstech
A THREAD - With the 2026 Formula 1 regulations bringing active aerodynamics to the forefront, many fans have been asking why most teams appear to be pursuing one type of active rear wing solution, while Alpine’s concept looks notably different.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A THREAD - With the 2026 Formula 1 regulations bringing active aerodynamics to the forefront, many fans have been asking why most teams appear to be pursuing one type of active rear wing solution, while Alpine’s concept looks notably different.
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Here's the final part of my review into the #F1 technical regulations, Power Unit. Both the Combustion engine and Hybrid.
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...
2026 F1 Tech Regs in focus – the PU: 50+50=1000 - Motorsport Technology
Craig Scarborough delves deeper into one of the biggest technical changes for F1 2026 - the Hybrid Power Unit
motorsport.tech
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM
February 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Here's the final part of my review into the #F1 technical regulations, Power Unit. Both the Combustion engine and Hybrid.
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...
2026 F1 Tech Regs in focus – the PU: 50+50=1000 - Motorsport Technology
Craig Scarborough delves deeper into one of the biggest technical changes for F1 2026 - the Hybrid Power Unit
motorsport.tech
February 2, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Here's the final part of my review into the #F1 technical regulations, Power Unit. Both the Combustion engine and Hybrid.
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...
#F1tech
motorsport.tech/formula-1/20...