Gary Anderson

1 week ago | the-race.com | Gary Anderson

The long-awaited introduction of the flexi-wings technical directive for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend means there’s much excitement about Formula 1 teams' potential new front wing designs. But as mentioned in my earlier article about the more stringent front wing deflection tests, I am not expecting too much of a change in the geometry of the parts. That’s because any changes will be hidden within the wing structure and the carbon lay-up.

1 week ago | the-race.com | Gary Anderson

How many Formula 1 teams will head to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on a 'wing' and a prayer? The reduction in the amount of flexibility permitted in the FIA's front wing tests kicks in and will undoubtedly hurt some teams more than others. The question is, who could lose out and who might gain? The rationale for the value of pursuing, and in some cases maximising, front wing flexing is clear. When the wing is in its starting position, it generates more front grip at lower speeds.

1 week ago | the-race.com | Gary Anderson

The reasons for McLaren's good tyre management continue to be a major talking point in Formula 1. But rather than throwing around all sorts of questions and suspicions, rivals like Red Bull should perhaps spend more time thinking about the contribution of the rear suspension design. While it can be difficult to get a close look at these configurations, some revealing photos show a little more than normal and make it possible to understand the different approaches of the top four teams.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Gary Anderson

Clearly, the FIA’s rule change for the Monaco Grand Prix did not work. They had an idea to improve the racing by in effect making every driver stop at least twice. It did not make the race better; it made it more confusing for everyone involved. In many ways this was inevitable. Formula One teams have legions of people working on the tiniest details. Far more, in fact, working on solving these problems than the FIA has coming up with them.

2 weeks ago | the-race.com | Gary Anderson

The Monaco Grand Prix is a one-off on the Formula 1 calendar, even amid the proliferation of street circuits in recent years. The set-up required differs from all other tracks, as mechanically you need the car to be fairly compliant in an attempt to keep all four wheels on the track surface for as much time as possible, while you also require the car to perform at higher ride heights. Neither of these requirements are optimal for ground effect cars.