Downforce and drag always seem to be a hot topic in F1. But what are they, how do they differ and how do they impact car performance? Our experts explain! Follow us on your... read more »
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Williams had its best season since 2017 during Team Principal James Vowles’ first year in charge last term, scoring 28 points to finish seventh in the Constructors’ standings.... read more »
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Former team boss Eddie Jordan has hailed Lewis Hamilton's impact that the seven-time world champion has had on motorsport, claiming that "no one can inspire and drag... read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has admitted the team must develop its car to be more competitive on low-drag tracks in order to be the complete package in Formula 1. The... read more »
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While Spa-Francorchamps has a demanding middle sector, its long straights mean Formula 1 teams need to bring low-downforce solutions.However, getting the right balance of... read more »
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Several Formula 1 teams have new front and rear wing specifications at their disposal this weekend, as they look for ways to overcome the challenges posed by the... read more »
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The low-drag-specific upgrades brought to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix have been revealed, with both McLaren and Mercedes bringing new beam wings alongside their... read more »
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McLaren continued to pile the pressure on Red Bull at Formula 1's British Grand Prix as it arrived with a new lower downforce rear wing assembly to boost the MCL38's... read more »
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FIA's Technical Director Jan Monchaux has delivered answers to explain how the 2026 F1 cars will increase overtaking opporunities without the drag reduction system. read more »
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Key outlines for the 2026 F1 rules were released to the media on Thursday, although it became apparent that multiple F1 teams were concerned about certain aspects of the draft... read more »
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On Thursday the FIA presented an outline of the all-new 2026 F1 cars with a bigger emphasis on electric energy and much lower drag and downforce levels.The more slippery cars... read more »
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The Dane crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap after he and Perez collided on the run up the hill after Ste. Devote.Magnussen had tried to drag alongside his... read more »
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Lando Norris believes the extremely high-drag nature of the Monaco circuit will mitigate the Woking-based Formula 1 outfit’s weakness through slow corners, claiming it’s “not... read more »
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Mercedes is still waiting to see if it can somehow convince Max Verstappen to join the team as Red Bull's power plays drag on, but as time goes on it has become clear that... read more »
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Albon was hailed as one of the stand-out performers of last season, scoring all but one of Williams' 28 points to drag it up to seventh in the constructors'... read more »
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The Silverstone-based squad brought a new lower-drag rear wing to Miami in the hope that a better straightline speed would help it in the fight against its rivals.However,... read more »
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Uncover the aerodynamic secrets that give Formula 1 cars their edge in our F1 Explained series. Learn how downforce, drag reduction, and DRS combine to create the ultimate... read more »
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Alex Albon believes that Williams’ 2024 Formula 1 challenger, the FW46, has “definitely” cut out the flaws that plagued its predecessor. The 2023 FW45 was considered a potent... read more »
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While downforce remains an important factor, you will not get far these days if it comes with too much drag. The rewards are huge if you can deliver a car that is super strong... read more »
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While it lagged behind the super slippery Haas that topped the official speed trap in qualifying, the RB20 was best able to balance its straightline potential with brilliant... read more »
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The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »
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While the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is classified as a street track, its fast and flowing nature pushes teams towards a low-drag model more akin to that required for Monza.As... read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes that it’s going to be a “tricky” 2024 Formula 1 season at certain tracks with the new rule surrounding the Drag Reduction System’s introduction. Since the... read more »
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We built a drone with a max speed of 350km/h and put it against an F1 car in a drag race read more »
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One of the main advantages that Red Bull exploited throughout last season was good aero efficiency, which made the car strong in a straightline.Its advantage increased when its... read more »
Monaco Grand Prix
25th of May 2025
- 3D
- 9H
- 54M
- 18S
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | 146 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 133 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | 124 |
| 4 | George Russell | 99 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 61 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 53 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 48 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 40 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | 14 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | 14 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren Mercedes | 279 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 147 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 131 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 114 |
| 5 | Williams Mercedes | 51 |
| 6 | Haas Ferrari | 20 |
| 7 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 14 |
| 8 | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 10 |
| 9 | Alpine Renault | 7 |
| 10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 6 |