So what are those huge metal frames on the car?

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

Honda Toro Rosso – Explained

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

Verstappen & Ricciardo’s 2018 F1 Red Bull Secrets explained

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

Why are Hondas engine so bad? Explained.

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.

2017 McLaren Honda now McLaren Renault?

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