formula 1
Red Bull’s RB19: The Ultimate F1 Car | Giga Gears
The numbers don’t lie. The Red Bull RB19 is the most successful car in Formula 1 history. Out of the 16 races run so far this season, the RB19 has only lost once. The title-winning car also showed stunning single-lap pace racking up 11 fastest laps and nine pole positions. Red Bull Racing has already clinched the…
F1 Cars May Ditch 18-Inch Wheels Due to Excessive Weight | Giga Gears
Formula 1 is considering ditching the current 18-inch wheel size after only two seasons in a drive to reduce the weight of cars across the championship field. F1’s stakeholders aim to take 110 pounds off of the cars when new regulations are introduced in 2026. The chassis dimensions will already be trimmed for the…
Extreme E in Sardinia: Getting Down and Dirty with Giga Gears
For three seasons, all-electric racing series Extreme E has been touring the world hosting closely-fought off-road races. At each event, teams made up of a male and female driver face off in a whirlwind of dirt, dust and carnage. After that, the whole show is packed up and shipped off to a new far-flung location. It’s…
FIA Approves Andretti’s F1 Bid, But Not Yet Confirmed | Giga Gears
One hurdle down, one more to go. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), international motorsport’s governing body, has approved Andretti Global’s application to join Formula 1. However, the FIA doesn’t have the final say on whether or not a team can join the world championship. Andretti will now need to…
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV: A Letdown for Female Buyers | Giga Gears
In introducing the 2024 Tonale, Alfa Romeo repeated a common refrain: The Italian brand has too long catered to an older male audience; now, it’s time to expand the demographic targets to encompass the ever-elusive woman. The Tonale would be the company’s first effort in developing a subcompact SUV with this subset of…