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[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

How is Adrian Newey taking the #AstonMartin #AMR26 to extremes?

👀 Upper wishbone, similar to the #RedBull RB15 (multi-link) ----> greater tyre footprint ----> better grip

#f1 #f1testing

[The Race @wearetherace]

🗣️ "It's quite impressive [to do] that with so much experience around a track like this."

Carlos Sainz wasn't best pleased to lose a points finish after Nico Hulkenberg tapped him at the hairpin.

[FIA @fia]

It's race week at Le Mans! 🇫🇷

#FIA #WEC #LeMans24

[Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri]

Great call from Sky Italy spotting track circuit director telling to track marshall to hide from cameras the piece of new asphalt that went off

#MonacoGP

[Mark Whitelegge @Mark_Whitelegge]

“And you too could be like me! KACHOW!” #LM24 #TOYOTARACING

[Formula Data Analysis @FDataAnalysis]

ADUO FIGURES REVEALED 💥

Not only is the Mercedes ICE NOT the most powerful; they're over 2% behind RBPT (a 12-24 hp deficit), so they will benefit from ADUO!

Ferrari (and Audi) DID fall in the 4-6% deficit range → can catch up

Honda is so far behind it landed in the newly added 6-8% range, unlocking more budget and development time

No one expected that about Mercedes. Ferrari can finally develop their engine... but so can Mercedes! A huge blow to Ferrari's championship hopes
#F1 #MonacoGP

[Craig Scarborough @ScarbsTech]

It's a blurry shot, but a rare glimpse of the @FIA #F1 safety data recorder (SDR) by @MarelliTech.
Sitting in the cockpit, it has its own sensors & hooks into the car's canbus network. It isn't just crash recorder, but monitors & records the cars system for FIA legality checks.

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

Introducing your 2026 Monaco Grand Prix winner, Kimi Antonelli! 👏👏👏

[Formula 1 @F1]

"I'm sorry!" 😢

Here is the crash which brought Isack Hadjar's FP1 to a premature end! 👇

#F1 #MonacoGP

[Formula 1 @F1]

We're seeing some crazy rear wing designs in Monaco this weekend 👀

...And none more so than on the Mercedes and McLaren! 🧐

#F1 #MonacoGP

[Kurisu MSub @rednaxelafx_alt]

👌

[Formula 1 @F1]

Just wait for the marshal reaction! 😅

Colapinto clobbers the barrier after locking up into Turn 1 💥💨

#F1 #MonacoGP

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

In the absence of the ability to use active aerodynamics, teams like #Mercedes replace the actuator with small winglets to generate more rear downforce.

​Greater downforce at the rear end improves traction performance, which is a crucial factor in #MonacoGP.

#F1

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

For the #MonacoGP, #Audi modifies its R26 with an unusual update.

​The roll hoop is the main feature of this upgrade. As highlighted by the red area, the upper part of the roll hoop has been hollowed out.

#f1

[nicolas carpentiers @carpentiers_f1]

Ever wondered what this metal cylinder spotted at the #MonacoGP on the #FerrariF1 is? 🧐
It’s a PYROTHERM CS F100 by DIAS Infrared Systems, and it’s a crucial garage tool used to calibrate the thermal sensors (like the ones monitoring tire temps).
Here is how it works 👇#F1

[The Race @wearetherace]

.@GaryAndersonF1 explains how the radical wings popping up all over the #MonacoGP #F1 pitlane work, and which idea has impressed him most:

➡️ https://t.co/LY9LPkEf1n

https://t.co/LY9LPkEf1n

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

For the #MonacoGP, #Audi modifies its R26 with an unusual update.

​The roll hoop is the main feature of this upgrade. As highlighted by the red area, the upper part of the roll hoop has been hollowed out.

#f1

[Craig Scarborough @ScarbsTech]

The winglet stack above the Merc rear wing, visibly shows how the rear wing turns the airflow over the car from horizontal to near vertical behind the wing!
#F1 #F1tech
#MonacoGP

[nicolas carpentiers @carpentiers_f1]

#MercedesF1, #RedBullF1 and #McLarenF1 have put extra winglets to their cars.
Verstappen, Russell and Norris have now fitted extra winglets to themselves.
Aero gain is estimated at 0s per lap, but all 3 report a 17% increase in looking important around the paddock #F1 #MonacoGP😂

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

@maxsec @Reel_SonoDas Oh, sorry, I thought I was talking to a peer of mine. Anyway, thanks for the book, I'll definitely take a look!!

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

This is the last illustration I did, and it's going to be part of a series of other illustrations that I'm going to do on substack.

Due to university exams, this analysis will be postponed until July.

#f1 #mercedes

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

📷@xavigazquez & @SalaStampRacing

[𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸 @paddock_formula]

In the absence of the ability to use active aerodynamics, teams like #Mercedes replace the actuator with small winglets to generate more rear downforce.

​Greater downforce at the rear end improves traction performance, which is a crucial factor in #MonacoGP.

#F1