Taking a Formula One car from concept to successful competition means rigorously testing every area of design, not just for performance but to ensure components are... read more »

Sixty to seventy percent of a Formula 1 car's structural weight is carbon-fibre, so understanding the inherent strengths - and weaknesses - of different types of carbon... read more »

Lotus believe their nose design, dubbed the 'twin-tusk thanks to its appearance, is providing a performance advantage over the lower noses adopted by rival teams. There... read more »

Ferrari will hide the ‘step’ in the nose of its 2013 car, it has emerged. The FIA has allowed teams to install a “structurally... read more »

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has hinted at the possibility of introducing a fifth compound in 2013. The Italian company currently supplies four slick compounds - super soft,... read more »