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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez wins chaotic sprint race despite crash

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Spanish GP
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez wins chaotic sprint race despite crash

Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

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Formula 1
Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

WRC Canary Islands: Solberg closes gap to leader Ogier as rain hits

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Rally Islas Canarias
WRC Canary Islands: Solberg closes gap to leader Ogier as rain hits

How Antonelli aims to keep his momentum despite the F1 April break

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Miami GP
How Antonelli aims to keep his momentum despite the F1 April break

Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez

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Spanish GP
Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez

MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

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Spanish GP
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

Formula 1
Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

What next for Audi and Jonathan Wheatley?

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Formula 1
What next for Audi and Jonathan Wheatley?

German GP tech attack

Keep up-to-date with all the latest technical developments in F1 with the sport's leading graphical analyst Giorgio Piola. His illustrations are second-to-none, direct from the pit lane, and outline just who is doing what to find the all-important advantage in the world's fastest-moving sport. Click on the images for larger versions



The controversial FTT device is similar to Benetton's in 1999. Torque shafts transfer the torque from a faster wheel to a slower one to even out the braking distribution, theoretically allowing the drive to brake deeper into the turn and unlock more of the car's front-end grip. There is a software-controlled MOOG electro-hydraulic control valve (1) and a clutch (2).



As part of the TF104B update, the front wing pillars are no longer straight but arched (1). The main profile is higher from the ground (2) making the supports shorter. A new fin on the outside of the endplate (3) is more complex in shape.



The back-end appears very Renault-influenced. The exit chimneys (1) are much longer and there is a new twisted section winglet (2). The fin in front of the rear tyre (3) is longer and more scalloped and the inwards 'Coke bottle' sweep of the monocoque (4) is deeper. The exhaust chimney (5) is not as tall and is more towards the centre of the car.



Jordan invented a new position for its winglet, at the top of the sidepods. It is similar to those seen on the lower bodywork of the cars running guide vanes.

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