Latest articles by Matt Somerfield
Why Ferrari’s new F1 sidepods are not a straight Red Bull copy
Why Ferrari’s new F1 sidepods are not a straight Red Bull copy Why Ferrari’s new F1 sidepods are not a straight Red Bull copy
The hidden details behind Mercedes’ upgraded W14 F1 car
The hidden details behind Mercedes’ upgraded W14 F1 car The hidden details behind Mercedes’ upgraded W14 F1 car
The Monaco crane lifts that show how Red Bull and Mercedes' F1 floors compare
The Monaco crane lifts that show how Red Bull and Mercedes' F1 floors compare The Monaco crane lifts that show how Red Bull and Mercedes' F1 floors compare
The latest F1 upgrades spotted in Monaco
The latest F1 upgrades spotted in Monaco The latest F1 upgrades spotted in Monaco
The key details behind Mercedes' W14 F1 upgrade in Monaco
The key details behind Mercedes' W14 F1 upgrade in Monaco The key details behind Mercedes' W14 F1 upgrade in Monaco
How Red Bull keeps improving its RB19 F1 car
How Red Bull keeps improving its RB19 F1 car How Red Bull keeps improving its RB19 F1 car
The best tech images so far from Formula 1 2023
The best tech images so far from Formula 1 2023 The best tech images so far from Formula 1 2023
What Ferrari's floor update path reveals about its F1 2023 priorities
What Ferrari's floor update path reveals about its F1 2023 priorities What Ferrari's floor update path reveals about its F1 2023 priorities
How F1 teams are changing cars without new parts
How F1 teams are changing cars without new parts How F1 teams are changing cars without new parts
The details of Ferrari’s first F1 2023 update
The details of Ferrari’s first F1 2023 update The details of Ferrari’s first F1 2023 update
The floor changes defining F1’s best-of-rest battle
The floor changes defining F1’s best-of-rest battle The floor changes defining F1’s best-of-rest battle
How F1 teams chased big top speed gains in Baku
How F1 teams chased big top speed gains in Baku How F1 teams chased big top speed gains in Baku
How Red Bull has further improved its dominant RB19 F1 car
How Red Bull has further improved its dominant RB19 F1 car How Red Bull has further improved its dominant RB19 F1 car
Why Aston Martin Red Bull copy claims are wrong
Why Aston Martin Red Bull copy claims are wrong Why Aston Martin Red Bull copy claims are wrong
Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints
Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints Explained: The facts behind Hamilton's F1 cockpit complaints
The changes helping F1's second most-improved team shine
The changes helping F1's second most-improved team shine The changes helping F1's second most-improved team shine
How Alfa Romeo's new front wing aims to improve entire F1 car
How Alfa Romeo's new front wing aims to improve entire F1 car How Alfa Romeo's new front wing aims to improve entire F1 car
How AlphaTauri F1 floor updates helped address a core weakness
How AlphaTauri F1 floor updates helped address a core weakness How AlphaTauri F1 floor updates helped address a core weakness
The latest Red Bull F1 wing changes helping its charge
The latest Red Bull F1 wing changes helping its charge The latest Red Bull F1 wing changes helping its charge
The simple explanation for Red Bull's DRS dominance in F1 Jeddah GP
The simple explanation for Red Bull's DRS dominance in F1 Jeddah GP The simple explanation for Red Bull's DRS dominance in F1 Jeddah GP
The subtle updates to Ferrari's F1 rear wing to push its development
The subtle updates to Ferrari's F1 rear wing to push its development The subtle updates to Ferrari's F1 rear wing to push its development
Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane
Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane
Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil low drag solutions
Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil low drag solutions Saudi Arabian GP tech: F1 teams unveil low drag solutions
Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane
Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane
The thinking behind Aston Martin's unique F1 'slidepods'
The thinking behind Aston Martin's unique F1 'slidepods' The thinking behind Aston Martin's unique F1 'slidepods'
The Aston Martin F1 brake revamp that helped Alonso's Bahrain charge
The Aston Martin F1 brake revamp that helped Alonso's Bahrain charge The Aston Martin F1 brake revamp that helped Alonso's Bahrain charge
How Alfa Romeo turned to a ‘blistering’ Mercedes F1 idea
How Alfa Romeo turned to a ‘blistering’ Mercedes F1 idea How Alfa Romeo turned to a ‘blistering’ Mercedes F1 idea
How Mercedes and Ferrari are chasing Red Bull’s F1 top speed advantage
How Mercedes and Ferrari are chasing Red Bull’s F1 top speed advantage How Mercedes and Ferrari are chasing Red Bull’s F1 top speed advantage
Bahrain GP: F1 technical images direct from the pitlane
Bahrain GP: F1 technical images direct from the pitlane Bahrain GP: F1 technical images direct from the pitlane
Why new rear wing hints at change of F1 approach for Mercedes
Why new rear wing hints at change of F1 approach for Mercedes Why new rear wing hints at change of F1 approach for Mercedes
How teams are pushing back against F1's bid to stop outwash
How teams are pushing back against F1's bid to stop outwash How teams are pushing back against F1's bid to stop outwash
What controls the frontline in the latest F1 design tech battles
What controls the frontline in the latest F1 design tech battles What controls the frontline in the latest F1 design tech battles
How F1 teams made the most of the final day of 2023 testing in Bahrain
How F1 teams made the most of the final day of 2023 testing in Bahrain How F1 teams made the most of the final day of 2023 testing in Bahrain
Nowhere to hide for latest F1 technical tweaks in Bahrain test
Nowhere to hide for latest F1 technical tweaks in Bahrain test Nowhere to hide for latest F1 technical tweaks in Bahrain test
Uncovering F1 2023 tech secrets from testing so far
Uncovering F1 2023 tech secrets from testing so far Uncovering F1 2023 tech secrets from testing so far
Why Red Bull's 'evolutionary' RB19 does not disappoint
Why Red Bull's 'evolutionary' RB19 does not disappoint Why Red Bull's 'evolutionary' RB19 does not disappoint
First impressions of Red Bull's 'soft evolution' RB19 F1 car
First impressions of Red Bull's 'soft evolution' RB19 F1 car First impressions of Red Bull's 'soft evolution' RB19 F1 car
Why the devil is in the detail as F1’s 2023 designs converge
Why the devil is in the detail as F1’s 2023 designs converge Why the devil is in the detail as F1’s 2023 designs converge
The Mercedes and Ferrari F1 wing ideas many thought were banned
The Mercedes and Ferrari F1 wing ideas many thought were banned The Mercedes and Ferrari F1 wing ideas many thought were banned
How Alpine has improved Formula 1’s most updated car
How Alpine has improved Formula 1’s most updated car How Alpine has improved Formula 1’s most updated car
The Mercedes W14 changes overshadowed by its livery switch
The Mercedes W14 changes overshadowed by its livery switch The Mercedes W14 changes overshadowed by its livery switch
The most intriguing changes Ferrari has made to the SF-23 F1 car
The most intriguing changes Ferrari has made to the SF-23 F1 car The most intriguing changes Ferrari has made to the SF-23 F1 car
How McLaren has optimised MCL60 F1 design cues from Red Bull
How McLaren has optimised MCL60 F1 design cues from Red Bull How McLaren has optimised MCL60 F1 design cues from Red Bull
How new Williams FW45 draws inspiration from F1's frontrunners
How new Williams FW45 draws inspiration from F1's frontrunners How new Williams FW45 draws inspiration from F1's frontrunners
The detail changes that stand out on the new Haas F1 2023 car
The detail changes that stand out on the new Haas F1 2023 car The detail changes that stand out on the new Haas F1 2023 car
The design changes teams face as F1 launch season begins
The design changes teams face as F1 launch season begins The design changes teams face as F1 launch season begins
Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026
Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026 Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026
Why floor designs have become a key F1 battleground
Why floor designs have become a key F1 battleground Why floor designs have become a key F1 battleground
How F1 teams have adapted to new generation rear wings
How F1 teams have adapted to new generation rear wings How F1 teams have adapted to new generation rear wings
How F1’s bigger wheels have impacted car designs
How F1’s bigger wheels have impacted car designs How F1’s bigger wheels have impacted car designs
How F1’s new rules era has impacted front wing philosophy
How F1’s new rules era has impacted front wing philosophy How F1’s new rules era has impacted front wing philosophy
Why F1 teams can’t agree on the best sidepod solution
Why F1 teams can’t agree on the best sidepod solution Why F1 teams can’t agree on the best sidepod solution
F1 2022 tech review: How Red Bull unlocked dominance from its RB18
F1 2022 tech review: How Red Bull unlocked dominance from its RB18 F1 2022 tech review: How Red Bull unlocked dominance from its RB18
F1 2022 Tech Review: Ferrari’s race-winner falls short in the end
F1 2022 Tech Review: Ferrari’s race-winner falls short in the end F1 2022 Tech Review: Ferrari’s race-winner falls short in the end
F1 2022 tech review: How Mercedes turned early-season pain into late victory joy
F1 2022 tech review: How Mercedes turned early-season pain into late victory joy F1 2022 tech review: How Mercedes turned early-season pain into late victory joy
F1 2022 tech review: How Alpine unleashed the grid's most aggressive update push
F1 2022 tech review: How Alpine unleashed the grid's most aggressive update push F1 2022 tech review: How Alpine unleashed the grid's most aggressive update push
F1 2022 tech review: How McLaren coped with the 'aftershock' of its early woes
F1 2022 tech review: How McLaren coped with the 'aftershock' of its early woes F1 2022 tech review: How McLaren coped with the 'aftershock' of its early woes
F1 2022 tech review: How Alfa Romeo's short and light C42 helped its revival
F1 2022 tech review: How Alfa Romeo's short and light C42 helped its revival F1 2022 tech review: How Alfa Romeo's short and light C42 helped its revival
F1 2022 tech review: How Aston Martin saved itself from wrong concept call
F1 2022 tech review: How Aston Martin saved itself from wrong concept call F1 2022 tech review: How Aston Martin saved itself from wrong concept call
F1 2022 season tech review: How minnows attacked new rules
F1 2022 season tech review: How minnows attacked new rules F1 2022 season tech review: How minnows attacked new rules
First races of 2023 Isle of Man TT delayed due to serious road traffic incident
First races of 2023 Isle of Man TT delayed due to serious road traffic incident First races of 2023 Isle of Man TT delayed due to serious road traffic incident
F1 qualifying results: Max Verstappen takes Spanish GP pole
F1 qualifying results: Max Verstappen takes Spanish GP pole F1 qualifying results: Max Verstappen takes Spanish GP pole
How Mercedes made itself look "silly" with Hamilton-Russell collision
How Mercedes made itself look "silly" with Hamilton-Russell collision How Mercedes made itself look "silly" with Hamilton-Russell collision
Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop dominates first Supersport race for 22nd win
Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop dominates first Supersport race for 22nd win Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop dominates first Supersport race for 22nd win
Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop smashes lap record as practice ends
Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop smashes lap record as practice ends Isle of Man TT 2023: Dunlop smashes lap record as practice ends
Dixon: IndyCar Detroit GP winner could be “last man standing”
Dixon: IndyCar Detroit GP winner could be “last man standing” Dixon: IndyCar Detroit GP winner could be “last man standing”
McLaughlin: IndyCar drivers criticising new Detroit track “need to relax”
McLaughlin: IndyCar drivers criticising new Detroit track “need to relax” McLaughlin: IndyCar drivers criticising new Detroit track “need to relax”
Palou: “Crazy” Detroit track is too tight, too short for IndyCars
Palou: “Crazy” Detroit track is too tight, too short for IndyCars Palou: “Crazy” Detroit track is too tight, too short for IndyCars
Corey LaJoie on what Rick Hendrick said in call to drive No. 9 Chevrolet
Corey LaJoie on what Rick Hendrick said in call to drive No. 9 Chevrolet
Carson Hocevar on ‘pretty surreal’ first laps behind the wheel of a Cup Series car
Carson Hocevar on ‘pretty surreal’ first laps behind the wheel of a Cup Series car
Kyle Busch on adjustments that led to first Busch Light Pole with RCR
Kyle Busch on adjustments that led to first Busch Light Pole with RCR