Alerón Trasero McLaren MCL60: · En Mónaco los pilotos de McLaren utilizaron diferente configuración en carrera. Norris montó el ala trasera de Canadá con el actuador SM modificado, mientras que Piastri usó el ala de Japón de endplate más liso #F1 #TechF1 #BarcelonaGP #MonacoGP · Sin embargo en el pasado GP de Barcelona-Catalunya ambos utilizaron el alerón trasero probado en Canadá con el sistema SM original. #McLarenF1

🔴 2 km/h in the apex — and that's your victory A single figure that explains so much: Lewis Hamilton’s average speed through the apexes was 2 km/h higher than the best of the rest—George Russell. 🏎️ In modern Formula 1, that is a gargantuan difference. And it was exactly this margin that provided Lewis with the foundation to control the race from start to finish. 🏎 Ferrari is strong in the corners once again Historically, Ferrari has always performed well in slow and medium-speed corners. However, the updates brought to Barcelona allowed the car to finally operate in its optimal aerodynamic window—without snaps, without rear-axle instability, and with significantly improved tire management. 🧩 The key element here was the front wing. 🧠 The Hamilton Configuration Frédéric Vasseur confirmed: the new front wing configuration was Lewis’s initiative. At his insistence: The base plate was modified, The second flap was widened, The load balance on the front axle was shifted. 📈 This allowed the car to: ✅ Enter corners more stably ✅ Open the throttle earlier ✅ Better preserve the front tires ✅ Maintain a higher speed through the apex And 2 km/h in the apex translates into tens of meters of advantage on the exit. 🏁 It appears Ferrari didn't just sign a champion. They have started building a car for a champion. And this could be the deciding factor for the second half of the season. #F1 #Hamilton #Ferrari #ScuderiaFerrari #TechF1 #SpanishGP #LewisHamilton #F1Analysis #Formula1 #F12026 #Motorsport

Looking back at #FerrariF1's massive update from the last #BarcelonaGP! 🔍 Here is a closer look at the redesigned front floor leading edge profiles and claws, showing some clear changes (🧐arrows). #F1 #TechF1 @LewisHamilton @Charles_Leclerc

⏱ Battle for Thousandths: Where Hamilton lost Pole and the secret behind Mercedes' speed Analysis of the telemetry from the final laps of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona has revealed the critical moment that determined the qualifying leader. ⚡️ The Fatal Turn 14 Lewis was on track for an incredible result and practically "held pole in his hands," but everything was decided at the very end of the lap. It was in Turn 14 that Hamilton ran out of hybrid deployment (the so-called "clipping" occurred). The drop in energy at that moment cost him those exact fractions of a second that he lacked to outpace his teammate. 🔌 Hybrid Power vs. ICE This qualifying session confirmed an interesting trend in the balance of power among engine manufacturers: 🛠 Mercedes currently appears to possess the most efficient electrical component of the power unit. It is through the clever management of electric energy that the "Silver Arrows" gain a decisive advantage on flying laps. 🏁 The difference in energy consumption strategies made the end of qualifying as dramatic as possible. In tomorrow's race, this factor could also be decisive, especially concerning defense and attacks using DRS. #F1 #SpanishGP #MercedesF1 #LewisHamilton #GeorgeRussell #TechF1 #Formula1 #F1News #F12026 #Motorsport

Pirelli ha bajado la presión minina 1 psi tanto de los neumáticos delanteros como traseros👀 #F1 #TechF1 #BarcelonaGP

An extensive overview of the comprehensive update package that Ferrari have introduced this weekend in 🇪🇸 #TechF1 🕵️ somersf1.substack.com/p/ferr…

Just nice angles of the #MclarenF1 and #RedBullF1 at the #BarcelonaGP 🇪🇸 #F1 #techf1

Difusor del Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes y Red Bull #F1 #BarcelonaGP #TechF1

Fulvio, el borde superior “dentado” del difusor se introdujo en el GP de Canadá con la actualización del suelo (📸 @carpentiers_f1) #F1 #TechF1 #BarcelonaGP

⚖️ The Battle of the Brands in Ferrari’s Braking System: Carbon Industries vs. Brembo The difference in driver feel discussed during the broadcast boils down to the choice of brake disc material. Since the Japanese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has insisted on switching to Carbon Industries discs, while retaining Brembo calipers and pads. Charles Leclerc, until very recently, used the full Brembo package. 🔍 What is the fundamental difference? 🛡 Hamilton’s Choice (Carbon Industries): 🔸Why: Lewis grew accustomed to these discs during his years at Mercedes. They provide him with benchmark stability during "trail braking" (when a driver continues to apply brake pressure while entering the corner). 🔸Pros: Extremely predictable behavior. The driver knows exactly how the car will react the moment they hit the pedal. It’s also easier to warm up the tires during qualifying due to the specific heat radiation from these brakes. 🔸Cons: Higher risk of overheating in race mode. Excess heat is transferred to the tires (especially the rears), accelerating wear. Lewis often has to use more "lift-and-coast" to keep the system cool. 🇮🇹 Leclerc’s Choice (Full Brembo): 🔹Why: This is the standard Ferrari solution, focused on maximum cooling efficiency. 🔹Pros: The brakes run "cooler," avoiding tire overheating and allowing for a sustained race pace without excessive management. 🔹Cons: Temperamental character. The front discs tend to bite too aggressively and require a perfect temperature window. If the brakes cool down even slightly, they become unpredictable, and warming up tires through them in qualifying is significantly more difficult. 🏁 The Verdict: Hamilton chose confidence and control at the expense of tire life, while Leclerc spent a long time trying to tame a more efficient but unstable system. Judging by the latest reports, Charles has finally decided to sacrifice thermal comfort for the predictability offered by Lewis’s choice. #F1 #TechF1 #Ferrari #Hamilton #Leclerc #Brembo #CarbonIndustries #ScuderiaFerrari #Formula1 #F12026

#MercedesF1 bringing upgrades to #BarcelonaGP 🛠️🇪🇸New small winglets on the rear wing centerline are designed to increase upper wing camber. This provides an optimized downforce and drag ratio perfect for the #SpanishGP layout. #F1 #TechF1

Big upgrades for #Ferrari at the #BarcelonaGP! 🇪🇸🏎️ The team has introduced wider sidepods alongside a major floor overhaul, targeting increased aerodynamic load and improved flow stability to maximize performance on track. #F1 #TechF1

👀 All eyes on the Mercedes rear wing in Barcelona! The team has brought a very unusual design to the #SpanishGP. 🛠️ The Silver Arrows continue to push the boundaries of aero development. Let’s see how this shape performs on track! #F1 #SpanishGP #MercedesF1 #TechF1 #Formula1