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Why Alpine’s attempt to dispute Monaco result may open a can of worms

Formula 1
Monaco GP
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Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins, goes fastest in FP2

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24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins, goes fastest in FP2

Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out

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24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out

F1 agrees on extra combustion power for 2027 and 2028

Formula 1
Monaco GP
F1 agrees on extra combustion power for 2027 and 2028

Red Bull was left "surprised" by Antonelli's pace en route to Monaco GP win

Formula 1
Monaco GP
Red Bull was left "surprised" by Antonelli's pace en route to Monaco GP win

Buemi ahead of 15th Le Mans 24 Hours start: "No victory erases 2016”

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WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Buemi ahead of 15th Le Mans 24 Hours start: "No victory erases 2016”

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac dominates FP1 with rivals 1.7s down

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24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Cadillac dominates FP1 with rivals 1.7s down

When Jaguar returned to glory at the Le Mans 24 Hours

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24 Hours of Le Mans
When Jaguar returned to glory at the Le Mans 24 Hours

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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