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F1 tech peddler - Technical analyst 🤓🕵️

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2025 will be the start of something new, as I’ll no longer be working for Motorsport/Autosport going forward. I have so very much to be thankful for during my time with them, none more so than having the opportunity to work with Giorgio Piola.
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Ferrari joined Red Bull in making changes to the car on the Saturday in Brazil, but couldn't capitalise as Max Verstappen did.

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F1 Uncovered: The huge changes Ferrari weren't able to capitalise on
Ferrari joined Red Bull in making changes to the car on the Saturday in Brazil, but couldn't capitalise as Max Verstappen did.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Some bold changes from Red Bull helped Max Verstappen on his way to a remarkable recovery at Interlagos.

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F1 uncovered: The secret behind Verstappen's P3 that Red Bull won't 'elaborate' on
Red Bull went back to the drawing board with their floor in Brazil, as Max Verstappen switched back to the old floor solution for the race.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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While Oscar Piastri's form has dipped in recent races, mid-season updates may offer clues for why that may be.

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F1 uncovered: Does Oscar Piastri slide lie in snubbed MCL39 update?
Oscar Piastri's championship challenge hangs in the balance, as we revisit changes to the MCL39, right around the time his form dipped.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Delving into the technical detail on show at the Mexican Grand Prix, as we take a close look at all of the cars.

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F1 gallery: McLaren anomoly spotted at Mexican Grand Prix
Delving into the technical detail on show at the Mexican Grand Prix, as we take a close look at all the cars.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Red Bull is continuing to develop the RB21, even at this late stage in the season, in a bid to help Max Verstappen in his championship fight.

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Red Bull not holding back with late-season updates as Verstappen title beckons
Red Bull are continuing to develop the RB21, even at this late stage in the season, in a bid to help Max Verstappen in his champhionship fight with the McLaren duo.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Delving into the detail in Austin with teams' technical secrets under the microscope.

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Exposed: Hidden details and technical secrets from the United States Grand Prix
Delving into the technical detail on show at the United States Grand Prix, as we take a close look at all the cars.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Red Bull has brought its latest updates to Singapore, with the aim of expanding on recent improvements to the RB21.

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Red Bull ramps up McLaren pressure with fresh Singapore updates
Red Bull continue to apply the pressure on their rivals, whilst looking to unlock some of the latent potential of the RB21 in the closing stages of the season
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October 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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We've taken a much closer look at all the teams' cars, as they sought about navigating the unique demands of Monza.

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F1 teams captured winging it at Monza with spy spots revealed
Delving into the technical detail on show at the Italian Grand Prix, as we take a close look at all the cars.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Red Bull trimmed the rear wing on Max Verstappen’s RB21 ahead of his stunning pole lap at the Italian Grand Prix…

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Key Red Bull change under scrutiny after Max Verstappen claims Italian GP pole
New evidence has emerged after Max Verstappen took pole position for the F1 2025 Italian Grand Prix with a key Red Bull change spotted.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Red Bull trimmed the rear wing on Max Verstappen’s RB21 ahead of his stunning pole lap at the Italian Grand Prix…

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Key Red Bull change under scrutiny after Max Verstappen claims Italian GP pole
New evidence has emerged after Max Verstappen took pole position for the F1 2025 Italian Grand Prix with a key Red Bull change spotted.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Now heading into the final stretch of this regulation cycle, here's a closer look at some of the massive changes awaiting the teams next season.

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F1 uncovered: The challenges faced by F1 teams in 2026
An all-new car and power unit design is on the way for F1 2026, which is set to change the landscape of the sport.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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A closer look at the development race in 2025, as teams continually search for improvements in their cars.

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Clever McLaren F1 2026 development trick uncovered as Mercedes starve W16
A clever McLaren development trick has been spotted during the F1 2025 season as the MCL39 holds the advantage over Red Bull and Ferrari.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Aston Martin have had an on/off relationship with their last few update packages but opted to run the entire cache in Hungary. Here's what they've been up to:

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Uncovered: The secrets behind Aston Martin's performance boost
The accumulation of several updates that have been on and off the Aston Martin AMR25 over the last few races boosted performance in Hungary.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Recent results and difficulty in finding performance from the Mercedes W16 has raised question marks from George Russell on potential mis-steps.

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Mercedes W16 performance loss mystery uncovered in forensic update analysis
Recent results and difficulty in finding performance from the W16 has raised question marks from George Russell on potential mis-steps.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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McLaren continues to arm the MCL39 with additional weaponry as the team looks to create a suite of options that cater for every eventuality.

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McLaren bring back 'mermaid tails' in signficant MCL39 upgrade plan
McLaren continue to arm the MCL39 with additional weaponry as they look to create a suite of options that cater for every eventuality.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Two #F1 cars came extremely close to a season whitewash: The McLaren MP4/4... and the Red Bull RB19.

✍️ @somersf1.co.uk takes a closer look at what made the 2023 Red Bull a modern great.
Is this the greatest car in F1 history? The legendary Red Bull RB19 uncovered
Red Bull built on the success of its first title winner of the modern 'ground effect' era with arguably the greatest F1 car ever made
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June 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM