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Is this what car design has become?

Simon Cousins•11 June 2026
Front three-quarter view of the Audi Nuvolari, the 987hp R8 successor, finished in Titanium matte at its Monaco Grand Prix reveal in June 2026.

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Haas F1 mechanic using a wheel gun to secure a Pirelli P Zero tyre during pit stop practice at Yas Marina Circuit, yellow medium compound sidewall marking visible with brake disc heat haze in the background
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Tyre Degradation Has Your Car All Figured Out

Tyres Keeps Receipts

Simon Cousins•22 May 2026
BMW M4 GT3 Evo number 31 entered by The Bend Team WRT in the pit lane at Lusail International Circuit during the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship Qatar round, lollipop man in green race suit holding a get ready board at dusk
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The Faster Car Is Rarely the Most Powerful One

Power is nothing without traction.

Simon Cousins•16 May 2026
A Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 car speeds through a corner on a racetrack, captured with heavy motion blur that emphasises its rapid movement. The black and turquoise livery is visible, along with the blurred tyres and track markings in orange and white. The driver’s helmet and cockpit can be seen, though details are indistinct due to the high-speed motion.
Motorsport

The F1 Cost Cap Is Working. Just Not in the Way You Think.

Simon Cousins•9 May 2026
AEM water methanol injection kit components shown in an engine bay, including reservoir tank, pump, controller, wiring loom, and hoses.
Guides

Water Methanol Injection: Quick Patch Or Real Fix?

Simon Cousins•22 March 2026
Mercedes-AMG A45 on a chassis dyno with ‘Get Dyno Ready’ text, promoting a pre-tuning checklist for engine tuning preparation.
Guides

Prepare for Your First Dyno Tune

Simon Cousins•15 March 2026
Computer generated render of a 2026 Formula 1 car on track at night, highlighting car proportions, tyres and aerodynamic surfaces under the new regulations.
Motorsport

The 2026 Formula 1 Regulations And What They Change

Simon Cousins•18 December 2025
European Union flag representing EU automotive policy and the proposed 2035 internal combustion engine ban
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EU 2035 ICE Ban Implications for Engines and Hybrids

Simon Cousins•12 December 2025
Close-up of a car wheel spinning on a dyno roller during a power run.
Guides

Calculate Horsepower and Understand the Factors Behind It

Simon Cousins•12 December 2025
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