Atomic theory

Our Ariel Atom study concludes with tweaks to the mudguards and some intriguing tests involving the engine cover and the rear wing

Griller warfare

Beyond that snarling grille, Mercedes has made a raft of more subtle changes to its updated AMG GT3 which should ensure it can take the fight to its rivals this year and next. Racecar spoke to the fi rm’s customer sport boss to find out more

Against all odds

In the second installment in our series on Balance of Performance Racecar’s very own expert – an SRO and VLN BoP provider – outlines those things that make his job easy, and those that make it difficult. You might not be surprised at which is the longer list …

Under the skin

While you might be hard-pressed to tell the 488 Evo apart from its predecessor the devil really is in the detail, and out on track Ferrari’s new GT3 is said to be easier to drive and ultimately quicker. Racecar went to Maranello to find out more

WR three

The WRC field might be down to just three manufacturer teams but the level of competition and innovation has certainly not diminished. Racecar went to the Monte Carlo season opener to catch up with the latest technical developments in rallying’s premier class.

The shape of things to come

There’s been plenty of talk about what the 2021 Formula 1 aero regulations are meant to achieve, but the really important question is whether they will work. Racecar fired up the CFD to put them to the test

Politically correct

The MIA’s CEO explains why representation is vital if Motorsport Valley is to thrive

Made to measure

The co-owner of Online Resources explains why its 3D scanning service has proven to be a vital tool for IndyCar in ensuring that its cars remain in an exactly correct configuration throughout the races and even an entire season

Loaded questions

OptimumG’s series on tuning springs and dampers continues with an explanation of the importance of tyre load variation

Hyper reality

A decision to bring the DPi and Hypercar regulations under the same umbrella was announced at Daytona and the initial reaction was rapturous – but now comes the hard work of drawing together two totally different concepts

First sight: F1 2020

As a taster for next month’s in-depth feature on this season’s Formula 1 cars Racecar reveals some of the best new tech spotted at the launches

Drive to survive

Racecar’s deputy editor, a former tyre engineer at Manor Racing, recounts the incredible tale of how the F1 minnow was able to race on in 2015 against almost insurmountable odds – including the crucial role this magazine played in the story

Armed Escort

A modern take on an all-time classic this month, as we put a bewinged Ford Escort Mk 1 RSR in the MIRA wind tunnel

Heat Of The Moment

With hugely complex systems and restrictive regulations, engineers working in the field of electric racing have been forced to come up with ever-more ingenious methods to cool their motors, inverters and batteries

Making Sense Of Sensors

Modern racecar engineering is data-driven, which means a car needs to be fitted with an array of durable, light and – most importantly – accurate sensors to tell the team what’s happening to it out on the race track. But how do these hi-tech devices work and what exactly do they do?

Safe and sound

The introduction of the Halo in 2018 was aesthetically, technically and philosophically controversial, yet it soon saved one Formula 1 driver from serious injury or possibly worse. But it’s only when you see the level of technology that goes into its manufacture that you realise why it’s so effective

Pipe dreams

Modern Formula 1 exhaust systems are about so much more than simply expelling gases, but to achieve the complex geometries required for them to work at their very best the F1 teams need to use a fair bit of compromise and a great deal of red-hot technology

The cutting edge

Racecar Engineering’s aerodynamics guru examines the role, function and effects of single-seater front wings and explains why they are about so much more than just generating downforce

Tread carefully

It’s not just the drivers who need to look after the tyres, for as our in-depth guide to getting the most from them shows, engineers can also do much to make sure the race rubber is being used to its full potential

Cool runnings

F1 teams are known to be utilising brake cooling for rim heating, tyre warming, and even additional aero performance. But just how do they do this?

Value added

If you thought motor racing was just driving in circles very fast then think again, because technology developed within the sport also brings major benefits to the wider world – from the battlefield to the supermarket

Biting points

Race clutch design and manufacture remains one of the most challenging fields in motorsport engineering, as we discovered when we engaged with some of the leading companies in the industry

A new ICE age

Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine have been greatly exaggerated and ICE technology is now being developed at a staggering rate as motorsport responds to new challenges

The power of dreams

Major power unit changes in F1 are now on hold for a few years but the shape these new rules will take is still a hot topic in the paddock – we asked Formula 1’s movers and shakers what they would dearly wish to see in the 2025 engine regulations

Tomorrow's world

After many months of speculation the definitive technical, sporting and financial Formula 1 regulations for 2021 and beyond have now been released. But what will all this mean for the F1 teams and for the quality of the show? Racecar investigates

Future tense

With environmental pressure building and the danger of a dwindling pool of race fans just how will Formula 1 survive in the future? Prompted by two very different Swedes our technical consultant has formulated his own ideas

World class

With its elevation to FIA world championship status in the bag and 11 works squads on the grid, Formula E is in a very good place right now – but how have new sporting and technical rules affected the teams? Racecar went to season six’s opening round in Saudi Arabia to find out

Waiver yellow flag

The new-for 2022 GT3 regulations will mean a radical change for one of motorsport’s most successful categories, but might it also lead to cost hikes from the manufacturers? Racecar investigates

Tried and tested

With Formula E demanding ultimate effi ciency, transmission manufacturers are investing in new dyno technology to test gearboxes long before they get to the track. Yet as Racecar discovered, designing and using a rig that can cope with the peculiar challenges of FE requires some serious engineering

The suspension bridge

As the link between the wheels and the chassis the suspension is obviously a crucial aspect of any racecar, but how does it work and what does each component in a system actually do?