Reactive suspension was the starting point and first introduced by the real Lotus Formula One team, when Chapman was still part of it, the basic idea takes its roots back to the ground effect period. It was thought as a … Continue reading #Tech – From Reactive to Active Suspension.

BMW has now left Formula One for some years now and its modern era engine supplier role and official team might not be regarded as its best attempt to compete in Formula One. But let’s go back in the 80’s, when … Continue reading #Tech – Raw Power : The BMW M12/13 F1 Engine.

Cosworth was founded in 1958 by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth. It has become the most successfull engine manufacturer in history. The number of driver and manufacturer titles to its credit in a wide range of formulae with impressive performances in Formula 1, … Continue reading #Tech – The Cosworth BD engine.

Back in 1993, the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterchaft) adopted the then very liberal “FIA Class 1” set of rules. 1993 saw the newcomer Alfa Romeo and their 155 V6 TI win the Driver’s and Manufacturer’s Championship with the car and … Continue reading #TouringCarMadness – The 1994 W202 Mercedes C-Class.