Jarrod Partridge
Co-Founder of F1 Chronicle.
MGU-H Removed: Why F1 Dropped the Heat Energy Recovery System
For twelve seasons, from 2014 through 2025, the Motor Generator ...
What Is the MGU-K? F1’s Supercharged Electric Motor for 2026
The Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic, universally referred to as the MGU-K, ...
Aerodynamic Flexibility Tests: What the FIA Checks in 2026
One of the longest-running enforcement challenges in Formula 1 technical ...
Downforce and Drag: How 2026 F1 Cars Compare to 2025
The 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations contain a specific aerodynamic ...
2026 F1 Floor and Diffuser: What Changed and Why It Matters
The floor and diffuser assembly sits between the wheels of ...
2026 F1 Rear Wing: Three-Element Design and Active Aero System
The rear wing on a 2026 Formula 1 car carries ...
2026 F1 Front Wing: Two-Element Flap and Rotation System Explained
The front wing on a 2026 Formula 1 car is ...
DRS Is Dead: How Active Aero Changes Overtaking in 2026
After 14 seasons and thousands of races, the Drag Reduction ...
Z-Mode Explained: F1’s High-Downforce Configuration for 2026
Z-mode is the default aerodynamic state of a 2026 Formula ...
X-Mode Explained: How F1’s Low-Drag System Replaces DRS
X-mode is the low-drag aerodynamic configuration available to 2026 Formula ...
What Is Active Aero in F1? How Moveable Wings Work in 2026
For the first time in Formula 1 history, the 2026 ...
What Does Purple Sector Mean In F1?
In Formula 1, a purple sector time indicates that a ...
Timeline: How the 2026 F1 Regulations Were Developed
The 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations did not appear fully ...
F1 2026 Rules: A Simple Guide for New Fans
The cars that line up on the grid for the ...