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Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis

Giorgio Piola is the preeminent Formula 1 technical journalist. Born in Genoa, Italy, Giorgio has covered the F1 World Championship since 1969, producing thousands of illustrations that have been reproduced in the world’s most prestigious motor racing publications.

The rise and fall of bargeboards in F1

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The rise and fall of bargeboards in F1
An all-new Formula 1 car design for 2022 means it’s the end of the road for the bargeboard, which has been a major aerodynamic element in the sport for decades.

The steering wheel changes Mercedes prepared for Russell

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The steering wheel changes Mercedes prepared for Russell

The McLaren F1 configuration that has helped Sainz shine at Ferrari

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The McLaren F1 configuration that has helped Sainz shine at Ferrari

The photos that offer clues to Red Bull's rear wing problems

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The photos that offer clues to Red Bull's rear wing problems

Ferrari’s latest F1 brake experiments in Brazil

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Ferrari’s latest F1 brake experiments in Brazil

The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing

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The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing

The Red Bull rear wing troubles it faced in the US and Mexico

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The Red Bull rear wing troubles it faced in the US and Mexico

How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas

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How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas

How Mercedes revived an old F1 suspension 'trick' to boost speed

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How Mercedes revived an old F1 suspension 'trick' to boost speed

The five tech punches Red Bull and Mercedes traded in 2021

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The five tech punches Red Bull and Mercedes traded in 2021

Experimental Mercedes front wing hints at final F1 update push

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Experimental Mercedes front wing hints at final F1 update push

The updates helping McLaren fight for F1 wins

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The updates helping McLaren fight for F1 wins