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Dutch fans rejoice, the pace of Verstappen has continued since Mexico – but there is an issue. FP2 times have shown that out of the top 3 teams, Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull, the Brazilian Grand Prix is going to be a close one. Vettel and Verstappen posting very decent average lap times on … Read more
We’ve all seen the stories, “Red Bull blast Renault”, “Blame Renault” etcetera and so on and so forth. This narrative has gradually begun to fall foul of what we actually see in reality, yet prominent publications and journalists still churn it out like rehashed cornflakes. Cut the Bull Having taken the writer in question to … Read more
Everyone is obsessed with the fastest time in FP2, but there are a number of factors which will affect who gets pole position and who has the race pace advantage. Friday practice in Shanghai 2018, was a chilly affair, however the expected downpour held off until almost the end of FP2. Given the washout that … Read more
In amongst all the testing and unveilings this season, we’ve seen familiar ideas being implemented by the teams. In many aspects, 2017 front wings and body work have been used for various reasons. One is to get a longer lead time in development, something Red Bull have traditionally done. But there is also the hidden … Read more
What are those huge metal frames we often see in testing and on Friday practice? Marc explains all. TJ13 can thoroughly recommend Marc Priestley’s analysis, it’s an interesting watch. Marc is an ex McLaren No.1 mechanic who was involved during the team’s championship winning year of 2008 with Lewis Hamilton. Many who follow Formula E … Read more
Today is the second day of testing at Barcelona for the Formula 1 grid, but yesterday saw the launch of the first ever Honda powered Toro Rosso which the team are no doubt hoping to embarrass McLaren with. The team have made a great start doing that yesterday, whilst Alonso struggled with the lap count … Read more
If like many TJ13 readers you too are keeping up with the testing today, you may like to know a little more about the most likely car to take the fight to Mercedes in 2018; the Ferrari SF71H. Big questions were asked by the end of 2017. Clearly last year’s Ferrari had the measure of … Read more
Today is the first day of testing at Barcelona for the Formula 1 grid, including Red Bull’s RB14 car which the team are hoping to challenge the might of Mercedes. TJ13 can thoroughly recommend Marc Priestley’s analysis on the car, it’s an interesting watch. Marc is an ex McLaren No.1 mechanic who was involved during … Read more
So to explain the complexities Honda are facing in getting things right, first we must all get get a basic understanding what the things are. This article is in no way complete and (using F1 language,) “for sure” is a very simplified scenario of why Honda are struggling to produce power, any kind of fuel economy, and not least, reliability.
MCL32 Analysis brought to you by TJ13 Forensics contributer Joao Lamberio McLaren unveiled their charger for 2017 with a great deal of fanfare and tumultuous change. New rules, hope, livery, engine, boss and a new car. Can McLaren finally rekindle their lost former glories with the newly nomenclatured MCL32? Uniquely, the nose of the car has … Read more
