Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Foresight 2020: <i>F1 Racing</i> projects the future grand prix racer]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/26/foresight-2020-f1-racing-projects-the-future-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/26/foresight-2020-f1-racing-projects-the-future-grand-prix/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/26/foresight-2020-f1-racing-projects-the-future-grand-prix/#commentsFiled under: , ,

F1 Racing's 2020 projection
F1 Racing's 2020 projection - Click above for high-res images

Think of what a future F1 race car might look like and you're likely to conjure up images similar to the Red Bull X1 prototype. But the fact is, in all likelihood, an F1 car nine years from now will look pretty much like the ones we see today. After all, how radically different are contemporary F1 racers from the ones we saw a decade ago?

You can expect some significant changes to come into effect, though, over the coming decade, as the sport grapples with finding the sweet-spot in terms of spectacle, environmental friendliness and the like. Speaking with Renault F1 designer Pat Symonds, F1 Racing magazine came up with their projection. It takes into account such anticipated features as low-profile tires on larger wheels, ground-effect aerodynamics returning to replace the downforce reduced by the standardized rear wing and a beefier Kintetic Energy Recovery System good for a 250 horsepower boost.

Of course all these projections could prove way off by the time 2020 rolls around, but they could prove spot on. We'll just have to keep watching to find out. In the meantime you can see the only two images which the publication has released, or head to the newsstand to see more.


Gallery: F1 Racing's 2020 projection


[Source: F1 Racing]

Continue reading Foresight 2020: F1 Racing projects the future grand prix racer

Foresight 2020: F1 Racing projects the future grand prix racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2020 formula one world championshipf1F1 Racingf1 racing magazineformula 1formula onepat symondsWed, 26 Jan 2011 18:57:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19815800/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/01/26/foresight-2020-f1-racing-projects-the-future-grand-prix/19815800/article-detail.xml 19815800 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/web630-f1-2020_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/01/web630-f1-2020.jpg <![CDATA[Amazing 1,500 fps video from the German Grand Prix]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/12/amazing-1-500-fps-video-from-german-gp/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/12/amazing-1-500-fps-video-from-german-gp/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/12/amazing-1-500-fps-video-from-german-gp/#commentsFiled under: ,


Click above to watch the video after the break

Formula 1 is wicked fast, yet in super slow motion at 1500 fps, it can be almost as fun to watch. After the jump are two videos that are definitely worth your time. The first video shows the massive amounts of stress exerted on the F1 cars as they barrel around corners. At 1500 fps, they almost look as if they could come apart at any moment.

The second video demonstrates the importance of technique on the circuit. The video is an overlayed comparison of the third sector approaches of Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton during the Friday practice session at the German Grand Prix. Vettel was faster than Hamilton through the first two sectors, but Hamilton passed him with a textbook brake and acceleration at the third chicane. Good stuff. Follow the jump for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to AC for providing us the original video after we inadvertently overwhelmed the servers at Axis of Oversteer!

[Source: Axis of Oversteer]

Continue reading Amazing 1,500 fps video from the German Grand Prix

Amazing 1,500 fps video from the German Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f1 racingF1Racinglewis hamiltonLewisHamiltonsebastian vettelSebastianVettelSun, 12 Jul 2009 16:21:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19094929/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/07/12/amazing-1-500-fps-video-from-german-gp/19094929/article-detail.xml 19094929 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/f1-ferrari-580x_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/f1-ferrari-580x.jpg <![CDATA[VIDEO: Red Bull Racing gives a virtual tour of 2009 F1 rulebook]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/13/video-red-bull-racing-gives-a-virtual-tour-of-2009-f1-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/13/video-red-bull-racing-gives-a-virtual-tour-of-2009-f1-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/13/video-red-bull-racing-gives-a-virtual-tour-of-2009-f1-cars/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Click above to watch the video after the jump

Formula One racing has implemented sweeping changes to its vehicles for the 2009 racing season. All cars will drive on slick tires, front and rear wing specifications have changed dramatically, and noses have grown. Changes have taken place in the powertrain department as well, with each car only receiving eight engines for the year, and all powerplants will be limited to 18,000 rpm.

These are but a few of the changes, and going into more detail can get a bit boring. Luckily, Red Bull Racing created a bang-up virtual tour of all of the changes in F1 for 2009. Hit the jump to view the video. Not only is the animation fantastic, but the short rundown is also extremely informative. As an added bonus, the video also expertly explains how a Kinetic Energy Recovery System can give drivers six seconds of burst per lap. Good stuff.

[Source: Red Bull Racing]

Continue reading VIDEO: Red Bull Racing gives a virtual tour of 2009 F1 rulebook

VIDEO: Red Bull Racing gives a virtual tour of 2009 F1 rulebook originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f1 racingF1Racingformula 1formula OneFormula1FormulaOneKERSpro motorsportsProMotorsportsrule changesRuleChangesFri, 13 Feb 2009 15:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/1456648/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/02/13/video-red-bull-racing-gives-a-virtual-tour-of-2009-f1-cars/1456648/article-detail.xml 1456648 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/red-bull-renault_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/red-bull-renault.jpg -1 2