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Mexican GP review 2025

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  2025 Mexican Grand Prix review Mexico City always brings a mix of chaos and excitement , high altitude , passionate fans, and unpredictable racing. This year’s race was no different, but one driver handled it all perfectly. Lando Norris dominated from start to finish and reminded everyone why he’s still in the title fight. The Start The race began with complete chaos into Turn 1 . Four cars went side by side, and for a moment, it looked like no one would make it through clean. Norris managed to hold his line and came out still leading, while Leclerc and Verstappen fought right behind him. Norris Controls the Race Once in front, Norris looked calm and quick. He pulled away lap after lap, managing his tyres and pace perfectly. McLaren went for a one-stop strategy, starting on softs and switching to mediums , and it worked exactly as planned. By the time Norris crossed the finish line, he was 30 seconds ahead of Leclerc in second. Verstappen finished third after struggl...
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ERS Explained: The Battery That Makes F1 Cars Fly

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  ERS Explained: The Battery That Makes F1 Cars Fly When you hear commentators say “He’s deploying ERS on the straight,” what they’re talking about is one of the coolest pieces of F1 tech — the Energy Recovery System (ERS) . In simple terms, ERS is the hybrid system in an F1 car that stores extra energy and gives drivers a boost when they need it . How It Works While the car is running, ERS collects energy in two ways: MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic) : Converts braking energy into electricity, like regenerative braking in EVs. MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit – Heat) : Captures heat energy from the turbo and either stores it in the battery or uses it to keep the turbo spinning. This energy is stored in a battery and later used to give the car extra power — up to 160 horsepower — for a few seconds per lap . Why It Matters? ERS helps with: Overtaking (extra boost on straights) Defending position Saving fuel (since some power comes from recovered energy) It’...
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What Is the F1 Summer Break — And Why Does It Exist?

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  What Is the F1 Summer Break — And Why Does It Exist? If you’ve been watching Formula 1 and suddenly see no races for a few weeks in August,  the sport hasn’t stopped. It’s just the summer break . What is the summer break? Every year, F1 takes a mandatory break of around three weeks in the middle of the season (usually after the Hungarian Grand Prix). Teams are required to completely shut down their factories for at least 14 consecutive days during this period. Why does F1 need a summer break? Rest for the teams — Mechanics, engineers, and drivers travel almost non-stop. This is their only guaranteed vacation. Cost control — Shutting down the factories prevents teams from endlessly developing their cars while rivals try to catch up. Fair competition — Everyone gets the same window where no work can be done, so no team can secretly pull ahead. What happens during the break? No car development or factory work. Teams can’t use wind tunnels, CFD ...
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How the Halo Changed Formula 1 Safety Forever

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  The Halo in F1 – The Story of a Life-Saving Innovation F1 is all about speed, but safety has become just as important. And no innovation represents that better than the Halo . The halo is a titanium structure that sits around the cockpit — like a wishbone above the driver’s head. It protects them from large debris, flying tires, or even a full car landing on top. It was introduced in 2018 and got a lot of criticism at first — people said it looked ugly or ruined the tradition of open cockpits. But that changed after it saved multiple lives. The most famous example? Romain Grosjean’s crash in 2020. The man that walked out of fire.  His car split in half and exploded into flames, but the halo deflected the barrier and gave him the split second to escape. As an engineering student , what amazes me is how something so small can take 125 kilonewtons of force  And still weigh only 9 kg. It’s proof that safety and performance can work together in F1. Follow the blo...
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Why F1 Cars Spark at High Speeds

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  If you’ve ever watched an F1 race or seen slow-mo replays, you’ve probably noticed something cool — cars shooting bright sparks from below the car. But why does that happen? At first I used to think it was just for show. Turns out, there’s real engineering behind it. So, What causes the sparks? It comes down to two things: 1. Titanium skid blocks under the car 2. How close the car runs to the ground F1 cars are designed with a super low ride height. At high speeds, the downforce pushes them even closer to the track. When that happens, the titanium blocks (attached to the car’s floor) scrape the surface — and titanium sparks fly. Why titanium? Simple: it’s strong, lightweight, and creates dramatic sparks when it hits the ground. It’s also safer than older materials, which used to cause more damage if they broke off. It's not just for drama While it looks flashy and cool,  sparks actually tell a story — about how much downforce the car is generating, how s...
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Why Tire Strategies Matter in F1: It’s More Than Just Soft vs Hard

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  Why Tire Strategies Matter in F1: It’s More Than Just Soft vs Hard If you've ever watched an F1 race and wondered why teams change tires mid-race, or if you are confused why different drivers are on different set of tires — this post is for you. As an engineering student trying to understand race strategy, tire choices seem very important in a actual  race, the more i learned about it the better i understand now about the strategies.  tires can make or break a race. The Basics: Soft, Medium, Hard basically there are 3 sets of tires which teams can use: Soft – fastest but wear out quickly Medium – balance between grip and durability Hard – slowest but last longest So the choice isn’t just about speed — i t’s about how long the tire will last and when to use it. It’s All About Timing Drivers don’t just pick a tire and go. Teams plan when to pit stop based on: Tire degradation Fuel  Track temperature Chance of a safety car An ea...
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What is downforce in F1? Explained by an Engineering Student

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  If you’ve been following Formula 1, you’ve definitely heard the word “ downforce.” But what is it really? And why do F1 engineers treat it like gold? As a mechanical engineering student and F1 fan, I dug into it — here’s what I’ve learned. 🚗 So, What Is Downforce? Downforce is the vertical aerodynamic force that pushes the car toward the ground as it moves through air. It helps the car stay glued to the track. ✈️ The Inverted Airplane Wing F1 wings are like airplane wings — just flipped upside down. Airplane wings create lift F1 wings create downforce They both rely on Bernoulli’s Principle : faster airflow = lower pressure. F1 wings generate high pressure above and low pressure below , pushing the car downward. 🧪 Why Does Downforce Matter? Downforce improves performance in many ways: More grip = faster corners Helps during braking Prevents skidding Adds stability on high-speed tracks But more downforce = more drag . That’s why te...
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