News Details
TECH DRAFT: Slowing pitstops so wheels don't fly
I will never forget that sinking feeling in my stomach on September 22, 1991 in the Estoril pit lane as I watched Nigel Mansell’s right rear wheel detach from the FW14 right in front of me. The wheel bounced straight towards the Tyrrell team who were readily waiting for one of their cars to come in. Luckily the wheelman that was bowled over was not seriously injured. Ever since the 2021 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix a month ago, there has been greater media scrutiny on pitstops during races due to the FIA introducing a new technical directive aimed at slowing down the stops on safety grounds. Earlier this season, during the flexible wing affair and whilst Red Bull were seemingly gaining...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tech Draft: Russian Grand Prix Notebook
This weekend’s 2021 Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom was a two...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: F1 PU elements should not decide the title
The 2021 Formula 1 season is now over two thirds complete, and with the...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: Sochi Friday notebook
You could be forgiven for finding the on-track action during Friday’s...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: Whitmarsh an important asset for Aston...
This week’s announcement by Lawrence Stroll of the appointment of...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How “super tired” Marco Bezzecchi secured sprint...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
British MotoGP recap: Jorge Martin dominates to...
Jorge Martin rounded off a dominant day at Silverstone by taking a...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3 in...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Felix Rosenqvist steals pole in dramatic IndyCar...
The NTT IndyCar Series held a thrilling knockout qualifying session at...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Lundgaard facing back-of-the-grid charge in Portland...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Portland – Qualifying Results
Portland International Raceway was the setting for a thrilling IndyCar...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Felix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reveals why New York is...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry say down with New York City Mayor Zohran...
54m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Moving on from Vinícius: Three left-wing alternatives...
Arsenal’s pursuit of a marquee left-winger has hit a significant...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘He's scarily good' – Arsenal urged to...
Arsenal’s search for another left-sided attacker is continuing after...
14m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bruno Guimaraes signs to upgrade the Arsenal midfield
Happy Sunday everyone. Arsenal yesterday completed the £75m signing of...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 star 'in Williams negotiations' as Carlos Sainz's future...
F1's extended summer break comes at a perfect... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Lando Norris teases fans as F1 champion leaves door open to...
Lando Norris has left the door open to go and... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Frustrated Albon forced to ‘under-drive’ troubled...
Williams entered 2026 talking openly about... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
