Ferrari front brake and duct #f1 📸 @brembo #F1tech

Looking through @HRC_MotoGP photos from testing and R01, I noticed these add-ons to the RCV213V were fitted mid Buriram test. They're closed, so there's no airflow through them or to inside the wing. May be they're acting like gurney flaps? #MotoGPtech #MotoGP

Here's a rare look at a #F1 brake by wire (BBW) unit from @BremboBrakes. Rear braking is a mix disc brake & MGUK. What pressure the driver puts into the pedal is measured by the ECU, which then balances the MGUK Regen and via the BBW disc any disc braking that's required #F1tech

Here's a rare look at a #F1 brake by wire (BBW) unit from @BremboBrakes. Rear braking is a mix disc brake & MGUK. What pressure the driver puts into the pedal is measured by the ECU, which then balances the MGUK Regen and via the BBW disc any disc braking that's required #F1tech

Something new (old) from @ScarbsTech workbench. Younger followers may not have seen this before. In the 70/80s when fires & being trapped in the car were more common, rules demanded that drivers had an air supply into their helmet to allow them to breathe. #F1 #F1tech #F1retro

Race performance is looking more complex this year: -Race start/Lap1 -Energy management -Tyre management -Reliability We will be lucky to see ten cars finishing. There's points on offer for the midfield today. #F1 #F1tech #AustralianGP

RBR's SLM set up Thx to XPB Inside the nose is a unit that both hydraulically pushes down the flaps & finely adjusts the flap angle, with a splined tool through the hole. NB the rocker set-up is guesswork, there must a return spring too in case of hyd failure. #F1 #F1tech @xavigazquez.bsky.social

How teams swap noses with Active Aero. It varies by team, but most have hydraulic actuators in the nose, which takes a feed from the cars hyd pump. The nose already has an electronics quick connector. There will also be a hydraulic dry break coupling, which mates/seals as the nose is fitted #F1

RBR's SLM set up Thx to XPB Inside the nose is a unit that both hydraulically pushes down the flaps & finely adjusts the flap angle, with a splined tool through the hole. NB the rocker set-up is guesswork, there must a return spring too in case of hyd failure. #F1 #F1tech @xavigazquez.bsky.social

Here's how a dry break coupling works... youtu.be/JMU7NOSyjS0?...

How teams swap noses with Active Aero. It varies by team, but most have hydraulic actuators in the nose, which takes a feed from the cars hyd pump. The nose already has an electronics quick connector. There will also be a hydraulic dry break coupling, which mates/seals as the nose is fitted #F1

#GR63 takes new PU components: ES, CEK, ANC 2026 #F1 PU regs The PU is split up into components, with a limit per driver. 1st time over that limit its a 10 place grid penalty, then 5 for each one after. For 2026 there's an extra unit of each, + Audi being new, get 1 extra.

Small details on the Red Bull first seen in testing. Some strakes added to the wakeboards, also notice the twist in the support beam. On the diffuser wall a vertical vane, in a similar manner to Mercedes. #F1 #F1tech Pics @albertfabrega.bsky.social

Aston Martin have had huge problems, but the aero programme marches on relentlessly. With an all new front wing, with a creased mid down and a narrow section opening with Straight Line Mode. Also, sone clever work to integrate small turning vanes into the front of the floor. #F1 #F1tech

Great pics from Audi of their outwash sidepod/floor philosophy #F1 #F1tech

Williams have run a new front wing endplate strake, this requires the tyre temperature sensor pod to be moved. #F1 #F1tech

Here's the 2026 #F1 clutch and damper from ZF Racing An F1 clutch is typically 98mm diameter and weighs under 1kg. Red Bull/VCarb have long been the key customers for their clutches. Altho I don't yet know about which teams are supplied in 2026 #F1tech

If you are at the #Ausgrandprix check in for Willem Toet's #F1 aero talk. #F1tech #AustralianGP

#F1 Wheels, Brakes, Tyres and Nuts, how they looked nearly 40 years ago... #F1retro #F1tech

Pitlane set up for Cadillac #F1 gives us a useful plan view of the car #F1tech 📸 F1

With F-Ducts & active aero currently a topic. Let's look at the original F-Duct. Introduced by McLaren in 2010, this is a RBR duct from my collection. Its used a fluid switch tripped by the driver covering the control duct in the cockpit, to stall the rear wing for more top speed. #F1 #F1tech

Aprilia in #MotoGP has developed an F-duct-like system to add speed on the straights. Operated by riders elbow to divert the hot radiator air flow, boosting top speed by a few kph. Thx to @denkmit #MotoGPtech 📸 @redbull.com

Red Bull's Test2 update featured a revised floor leading edge and sidepod undercut. The undercut helps DF at the rear. The new inlet/4teeth create load at the front of the floor, with outwash under the floor edge and a clean flow under the rest of the floor. It was all hidden in Test1 #F1 #F1tech

Want to learn more about #F1 batteries? Gavin White of @boutenergy talks to @PeterDWindsor live today on YouTube at 10am (UK). @F1tech youtube.com/@peterwindso...

My top 5 tech innovations in #F1 2026 on @tech_motorsport #F1tech motorsport.tech/formula-1/f1-t…

From the @ScarbsTech workbench, Merc 2014 #F1 gears. For 2026 it seems that gearboxes will get an even tougher life, with the hybrid's torque and downshifts in lower gears. #F1tech

Ferrari are testing a new blown flap behind the exhaust. This increases down force in corners. Using the exhaust gases blowing over this flap, improving the performance of the rear wing and the diffuser. #F1#F1tech

Lots of @MercedesAMGF1 #F1 under car detail from @xavigazquez. Electronics cooling duct or subliminal face ? #F1tech

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

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

Even his sunglasses are high tech #F1

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

Williams have a quite an aggressive floor slot set up ahead of the rear tyre. Plus, the slotted diffuser opening is apparent here. #F1 #F1tech 📸 @AlbertFabrega

Here's some details on the Bahrain Test1 spec Audi #F1 #F1tech

Here's a little insight into the #MCL40 rear floor slots, Mcl have a detailed series of three 'L' shaped slots. These take the high pressure air above the floor and use it to control the rear tyre wake. Every team will exploit this area (AMR's set up 🤯) #F1 #F1tech

McLaren's filming day details #F1 #F1tech

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

As Cadillac complete their filming day, we get to see more of the car after the shakedown car was incomplete. The wheel covers, wakeboards and floor edge detail are now apparent. #F1 #F1tech

One nice detail on the Ferrari is the inner extension of the diffuser running up the rear impact structure. Plus a little look at the FIA spec outer vanes. #F1 #F1tech

The @Cadillac_F1 livery, I'd love to know how they paint that and keep the weight down! #F1 #F1tech

One nice detail on the Ferrari is the inner extension of the diffuser running up the rear impact structure. Plus a little look at the FIA spec outer vanes. #F1 #F1tech

Cadillac video showing the #F1 car build phase, where pixellated parts are designed and fitted to the car... #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

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

Loving the details: the sidepod's curves, rear suspension and floor slots ahead of the tyre. #F1 #F1tech

FW38 shakedown spec... Inclined front wishbones Front pullrod Winglets behind roll hoop ? Wide nose Bulky sidepod fronts Bulk on engine cover (cooling outlet?) #F1 #F1tech