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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 25: Ninth placed qualifier Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls arrives in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 25, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/LAT Images)
F1ExplainersTech17 days ago

The Halo: What Is Its Purpose and Is It Worth It?

The Halo (introduced in 2018) was put in place to increase and promote frontal protection, but why was it so controversial?

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: A general view of the Red Bull Racing Factory on January 22, 2021 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
F1Explainers17 days ago

F1 Summer Break Rules: What Teams Can and Can’t Do During the Shutdown

F1 has entered its summer break where the FIA will enforce a mandatory 14-day shutdown period. But what does this mean for the teams?

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 on track during day two of F1 Shakedown at Circuit de Catalunya on January 27, 2026 in Montmelo, Spain
F1ExplainersJul 23, 2026

Why F1's 2026 Rules Could Finally Bring More Wet-Weather Overtakes

Overtaking while the track is wet is difficult in Formula 1. However, have the new 2026 regulations helped change the issue?

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the F1 GP of Austria
ExplainersF1Jul 15, 2026

F1 2026 Overtaking Rules Explained: What Changed After DRS?

With DRS removed from F1 cars, what are the new tools available to drivers to help aid overtaking? We take a look, along with the rules of engagement.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 03, 2025 in Budapest, Hungar
F1ExplainersJul 15, 2026

F1 Undercut vs Overcut Explained: Which Strategy Wins Modern Formula 1?

Strategy in F1 is vital for teams making the most of a race day. But which is the better strategy, the overcut or the undercut?

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 28: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
ExplainersJul 15, 2026

What Nobody Gets Right About F1 Track Limits

F1 drivers try to gain advantages, but when pushing to the max, they often exceed track limits. But what are they and how do the FIA penalise drivers.

Max Verstappen using the DRS at the 2022 Bahrain GP on Red Bull in F1
TechExplainersJul 13, 2026

DRS in F1: How It Worked and Why They Got Rid of It

F1 has replaced it's long standing overtaking aid, DRS. We take a look at what DRS was, how affective it was, and what has replaced it.

A526 Alpine Formula One car
ExplainersF1Jul 13, 2026

How F1 Points Systems Have Changed Since 1950

Explore how Formula 1's points system has evolved since 1950, from fastest lap bonuses to sprint races and the modern 25-point scoring format.