Racecar Engineering

Racecar Engineering is the world’s leading technology publication for the motorsport industry. From aerodynamics to engines and from handling theory to manufacturing practice, Racecar Engineering is read by motorsport’s top professionals. Only Racecar Engineering brings this insight every month.

Comparative analysis • Where once we surreptitiously used a tape measure, now data prevails

Mountain to climb • It has been a rocky return to F1 for Honda, which is working with Aston Martin to try and turn its power unit project around

Energy crisis • With its new power unit regulations, F1 has reached a dead end. Racecar explains where the problems with energy management lie, and what superclipping actually is

Pick of the bunch • With a 535bhp Chevy V8 in the back, Phil Cooper’s Class 7 Mini is one of the quickest and most spectacular machines in UK Autograss

Missing link • UK-based Revolution has developed a new racecar that combines GT and sports prototype traits

Joker in the pack • What started as an April Fools’ joke in 2025 became reality when this unique BMW took part in the Nürburgring 24 Hours

Hypercar evolution • This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans will see a range of new technology and concepts, from rubber to airflow to fuel in the tank

Dare to predict…

LMGT3 • With a mixed bag of results in the first two WEC races, it’s all to play for

LMP2 • On the 10th Le Mans for the current generation of cars, the second tier prototype category remains as competitive as ever

The never-ending story • Continuing the quest for improved safety, the FIA has come up with a list of criteria for the next generation of prototype

Powering up • The new TAG-700 ECU from Motion Applied has been tested in the Genesis LMDh before release to the Formula 1 grid in 2026, and will make its debut at Le Mans this year

Current thinking • Battery technology has advanced incredibly through the hybrid era. Racecar sat down with Fortescue Zero’s Doug Campling, who has led the charge from the beginning

Hydro-chromatic • The delayed hydrogen regulations may be closer than ever to being finalised and ratified by the FIA, but the race is on to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving field of technology

Back to Bonneville • Two decades after Dieselmax, JCB is returning to the salt flats with a hydrogen land speed record machine

Flick of the switch • Whether in pure electric or hybrid applications, the key to performance is control. Racecar assesses the recent advances in inverter technology

Stable ground • Classifying racecar stability and tying all the elements together

Critical mass • The automotive industry is suffering from ‘autobesity’. How did this emerge, and what can be done about it?

Alpine signs Somerville

New, experienced faces at Williams

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IndyCar tweaks Push to Pass

More Defenders at the Dakar?

New BTCC junior car in build

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Fan favourites • The enduring appeal of endurance racing is apparent this time of year