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F1 rule changes 2018 – an annotated infographic

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It wouldn’t be a new F1 season without a new set of rules and amendments. New rules introduced for the 2018 Formula 1 season are relatively few in number, but of some significance, such as a new driver ‘halo’ protection system and softer, faster tyres. The Formula One 2018 season takes place over 21 races with the first March 25, 2018. Shark Fins and T-wings banned. Introduction of Halo cockpit protection device. Three engines per season limit. Expanded ‘rainbow’ tyre range with new Superhard and Hypersoft tyres. Simplified grid penalties. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading F1 rule changes 2018 – an annotated infographic

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#F1 technical changes 2015 – an annotated infographic

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In-house squabbles, financial battles and the incumbent Ecclestone’s belligerence notwithstanding, the F1 juggernaut keeps on rolling round the world. As the new race season hoves in to view, so does the annual list of new tech regs, designed to test the ability of the assembled teams and push them to their engineering creative limits. A new nose shape (for the cars, not the team engineers, naturally) is the standout feature this year, but some monkeying about with the suspension, car weight, engines and more will also be required. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading #F1 technical changes 2015 – an annotated infographic

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#FormulaE Championship 2014-2015 – race season details – two annotated infographics

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Later this year, ten cities around the world will play host to an experiment to use racing to push electric vehicle design as Formula E takes to the streets. In the spring of 2011 Jean Todt of Formula One’s organising body FIA said it was time for the organisation to look at a type of race that would showcase technologies designed to deal with the environmental problems of motor transport. In September of this year, the 11 teams with all-electric open-wheeled race cars will head to one of the most polluted cities on Earth – Beijing – to kick off … Continue reading #FormulaE Championship 2014-2015 – race season details – two annotated infographics

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Analysis of new Formula One regulations, changes and challenges – an annotated graphic #F1 #F1chat

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As Sebastian Vettel sets out to pick up where he left off last season and begins humiliating all other drivers in the 2014 F1 season, we take a look today at the new F1 regulations that all drivers are grappling with. The new regulations constitute some of the biggest changes in the history of the sport, with all cars now powered by a 1.6 litre V6 turbocharged hybrid engine. Drivers have reported mixed results so far at this “reset”, with a change in driving style and racing approach now the key to success. Click on the graphic for an expanded … Continue reading Analysis of new Formula One regulations, changes and challenges – an annotated graphic #F1 #F1chat

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Formula One F1 Championship climax – an annotated graphic

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With only four races to go, the Formula 1 Championship is wide open, with drivers from several teams vying for the title. Sebastian Vettel has surged ahead in recent weeks for Team Red Bull, with back-to-back victories in Singapore, Japan and Korea, but he’s not across the final finishing line just yet. Ahead of Sunday’s India Grand Prix, we present this snapshot of the driver tables as they stand today. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Formula One F1 Championship climax – an annotated graphic

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Formula One F1 Six champions on the grid for 2012 – an annotated graphic

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For the first time in the sport’s history, six racing champions will line up on the starting grid of the new F1 season, starting on Sunday. Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will all be doing their utmost to stop Sebastian Vettel becoming only the third driver to win three titles sin a row. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Formula One F1 Six champions on the grid for 2012 – an annotated graphic

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Formula One F1 race calendar 2012 – an annotated graphic

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As the Formula One F1 season gets ready to kick off in Melbourne, Australia, this Sunday, we offer this race calendar for the full season. Starting in Melbourne and finishing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, teams and drivers have approximately eight months to prove to the world who has engineered the best cars. This is a year when the F1 circus has become more global than ever: only 40 per cent of races will take place in Europe, the lowest ever proportion. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Formula One F1 race calendar 2012 – an annotated graphic

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Formula One F1 2012 season rule changes – an annotated graphic

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Ahead of the new Formula One F1 season, we have a series of illustrative graphics to share with you. The first is this one, documenting the myriad rule changes for teams and drivers that are designed to have a beneficial impact on safety and sustainability. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Formula One F1 2012 season rule changes – an annotated graphic

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F1 rule changes 2011 and new car features – an annotated graphic

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With the new F1 Formula One season underway, we thought this graphic might help race enthusiasts get a handle on what’s new and what’s banned from the circuits this time round. It highlights the major rule changes, such as  the adjustable rear wings and the reintroduction of the contentious KERS, Kinetic Energy Recovery  Systems. Click on the graphic to view  an expanded version. Continue reading F1 rule changes 2011 and new car features – an annotated graphic