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.

Electric sense • An old idea revived for the modern world

The show must go on • New safety car regulations and a last-minute change to the BoP altered the dynamics of the greatest 24-hour race of them all

Hydro-matic • The ACO is introducing a hydrogen class for Le Mans in 2026, and the cars will be racing for overall victory against the current Hypercars. Racecar talks to Bernard Niclot, the man behind the regulations, to find out how

Dark horse rising • Ford released the latest version of its Mustang, the GT3, at Le Mans and expects to race it there next year

Full steam ahead • After a couple of false starts, RBPT is taking the bull by the horns and developing its own Formula 1 power unit, in technical partnership with Ford

Peak power • In part two of Racecar’s focus on British Hillclimb cars, we lift the engine covers, poke around in the gearboxes and plug into the hi-tech electrics on these no-holds-barred racers

Sucker punch • Begun as a project at Chevrolet to encourage innovation, and later inherited by Jim Hall, this 1970 sports racer showed phenomenal potential, and the Can-Am series had seen nothing like it

The AI race • With race teams around the world recruiting data scientists at an alarming rate, Racecar investigates why

X marks the loop • Racecar investigates the latest advances in simulation, and how in-the-loop testing is bringing together all aspects of racecar design and development

’Map reading • The essential engineering practice of aeromap generation, part one

IN BRIEF

Toyota fury after last minute BoP change

F2 and F3 extends Dallara contract

Alpine launches new prototype

IN BRIEF

Upgraded Emira GT4 ready for customers

Audi F1 preparations taking shape

What a year so far • We’re only half way, but 2023 is shaping up to be a year to remember

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Trackside • The 100 years of Le Mans was definitely an event to remember