Technically legal: F1's most audacious innovations and exploits
Ferrari's inverted rear wing is merely the latest in a long and glorious tradition of Formula 1 engineers pushing technology and finding loopholes
With the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix upon this weekend we look back at its formative years. It was first held in 1972, as a non-championship race, when Carlos Reutemann emerged victorious.
Onboard with Patrick Depailler in 1978 (held at Jacarepaguá)
Ferrari's inverted rear wing is merely the latest in a long and glorious tradition of Formula 1 engineers pushing technology and finding loopholes
From the Williams six-wheeler banned before it could race to the Honda that died with its designer, these are the Formula 1 cars that were tested but never made their competitive debut
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Which teams might be hiding their true pace in F1 testing? And why would they be sandbagging? Plus: drivers' dismay at cornering 20mph off the pace and your questions answered in our latest podcast episode
A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season