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.

Test wittering • On the ground for airfield testing of JCB’s new hydrogen-fuelled speed machine

Foundation stone • Audi’s ambitious journey to become an F1 title contender is under way. What does the R26 tell us about its chances?

Safety matters • Updates integrated into F1 cars are driven by data analysis from previous crashes. Racecar spoke to the FIA’s Paul Drewery about the latest changes

Six of the best • Toyota secured its sixth win at Le Mans, and the 2026 victory was possibly its most important of them all

Inter march • Rapid, reliable and an ability to complete long stints were the key ingredients for victory

Clarity, and concern • Hot topics of conversation from the Le Mans paddock about endurance racing’s future

Can-do attitude • Bombardier Recreational Products takes a unique approach to its vehicle development process. Racecar investigates

Short and sweet • How a spaceframe Lenham MG Midget has been developed into a fast, competitive and beautifully balanced modified sports racer

Flat thinking • Picking up the gauntlet in1957 to challenge Ferrari, Maserati created a formidable weapon in its 4.5-litre, four-cam V8, in the process potentially pioneering the flat-plane crank

The power of AI • How the latest big thing in tech is boosting the capabilities of engineers in all areas of motorsport

Diff’rent strokes • The differential, and quantifying its effect on handling

Presidential suite • FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, attended Le Mans for the second time and spoke to a select group of journalists ahead of the 94th edition of the race

The sweet spot • Inside the next generation of compact motorsport simulators

Phased move to 60 / 40 power units

Pirelli’s F1 tyre supply extended

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New compact simulator launched

IndyCar technical director retires

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Two into one won’t go • A new era for endurance racing, but potential problems are already clear