Golf Ball

Can dimpled aerodynamic surfaces reduce drag?

Is it possible that rough surfaces yield a net aerodynamic gain? One firm in Indianapolis thinks so and has the figures to back it up
Honda RA-X

Honda’s secret F1 hybrid

The Honda RA615H is not the Japanese manufacturer's first hybrid power unit for F1

Technology Explained: F1 fuel systems

Renaultsport F1 reveals the inside story of Fomula 1 fuel systems, an area of the car that will see drastic change next season

Roborace: Summoning the demon

Exploring the engineering, technological and moral implications of motorsport without racing drivers
Spark 01E

Formula E: Is this the future of motor racing?

As Formula E shows off the car that all teams will use in the first season we look at the series concept and analyse the design of the first cars

How to use pitot tubes

A Pitot tube is a simple and inexpensive instrument that can help you better understand the aero of your racecar
Future driver

Improving the Human

Take a look at what the racecar drivers of the future may look like and what they may be made of
Dallara IR12

Indycar 2012 Technology Part 2: Suspension

A conventional looking layout hides cutting edge technology with J-Dampers and active suspension all available to teams
Future

The Living skin

Are highly advanced and experimental smart materials the future of Racecar design and construction?
North American Eagle

Designing the world’s fastest car with CFD

How the team behind the North American Eagle Land Speed Record challenger used computational methods to develop the design of the converted jet fighter