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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.

Bahrain GP: Tech images from the F1 pitlane explained

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Bahrain GP: Tech images from the F1 pitlane explained
Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display as the teams prepare their cars for the Bahrain Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

Mercedes has new adaptable F1 suspension trick on W15

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Mercedes has new adaptable F1 suspension trick on W15

The cooling tweaks that opened the door for Red Bull's bold F1 sidepods

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The cooling tweaks that opened the door for Red Bull's bold F1 sidepods

Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained

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Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained

Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained on day two

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Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained on day two

Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained

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Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained

What is the difference between a push-rod and pull-rod suspension on an F1 car?

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What is the difference between a push-rod and pull-rod suspension on an F1 car?

The F1 design clues from Williams’ maiden test

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The F1 design clues from Williams’ maiden test

How Mercedes joined the F1 distraction brigade with its W15 double suspension

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How Mercedes joined the F1 distraction brigade with its W15 double suspension

Why W15 F1 car shows Mercedes keeps doing things its own way

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Why W15 F1 car shows Mercedes keeps doing things its own way

The front-wing legality trick spotted on the new Mercedes F1 car

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The front-wing legality trick spotted on the new Mercedes F1 car

The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38

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The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38