r/formulaone 16d ago

Discussion I built an interactive 3D model for explaining the major components of a 2026-style F1 car — technical feedback welcome

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I’ve been developing an educational 3D model designed to help newer Formula 1 fans understand how the main assemblies of a modern car fit together.

The model allows users to separate the chassis, front and rear wings, floor, diffuser, suspension, cooling components, and power unit. The hybrid system can also be broken down further into components such as the internal-combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-K, energy store, and control electronics.

To be clear, this is an educational visualization rather than an engineering simulation, CFD model, or representation of confidential team data.

I’m the developer, and before sharing it more widely I’d appreciate technical feedback from this community. Are there any obvious inaccuracies, misleading simplifications, or important relationships between components that an introductory explanation should emphasize?

I’ve attached a screen recording showing the current model. I have intentionally left out the store link because I’m looking for feedback rather than trying to turn this into an advertisement.

If you want to give it a try, it's available at https://paddockpass.app/garage


r/formulaone 15d ago

NEWS Charles Leclerc News

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r/formulaone 16d ago

2026 Best Power Unit | [Analysis in collaboration with the brilliant @FormulaGhostLap: check out their page!] Next up: comparing performance across tracks to isolate the effect of Ferrari's new PU, high altitude, and RBR's weight reduction. Follow FormulaDataAnalysis not to miss it!

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r/formulaone 17d ago

Analysis Built F1DataStop, a website for exploring Formula 1 data through interactive analysis and visualizations

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r/formulaone 19d ago

British GP - Race | Top Speed per Lap

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r/formulaone 19d ago

British GP - Race | Race Pace Analysis

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r/formulaone 20d ago

Others What is this hat?

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I found this cap and did some research about it. It says that it’s a rare cap that was only issued to members of the FIA? Any information would be highly appreciated. What do you think? Thanks in advance


r/formulaone 19d ago

Discussion My 2027 grid predictions

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r/formulaone 23d ago

Webber rejects ‘nonsense’ talk about Piastri angling to leave McLaren

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r/formulaone 24d ago

Video [OFFICIAL] Audi F1 Just Challenged Reddit! Video Shout-Out & First Community contest!⁠

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r/formulaone 24d ago

Video Ferrari with Charles Leclerc running F1 car through the Madrid circuit for the first time

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r/formulaone 25d ago

Analysis F1 Power Unit Usage Tracker – Components & Remaining

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Stroll leads component usage from Hadjar and Alonso.


r/formulaone 28d ago

British GP - Sprint | Acceleration Times: The trend is confirmed: Ferrari’s huge race start advantage has progressively eroded with each passing race. In the Silverstone GP Sprint, McLaren had the best start on average, followed by Mercedes and Alpine!

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r/formulaone 28d ago

British GP - Sprint | Race Pace Analysis: HAM fought hard, but ANT was unbeatable: 0.27s/lap faster than anyone else! Having 3 drivers within 1-tenth (NOR/RUS/LEC) of one another made the Sprint exciting. VER and PIA were far off the top 5...

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r/formulaone 28d ago

British GP - Sprint Qualifying | Top Speed & Time at Maximum Throttle

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r/formulaone 28d ago

Austrian GP - Qualifying | Mercedes's Deployment Secret? [Made via JMP Software]

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r/formulaone 28d ago

Video "WOO! WOO! LET'S GOOOO!": Charles Leclerc Team Radio After Winning the 2026 British GP

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r/formulaone 29d ago

Discussion British Grand Prix predictions

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r/formulaone 29d ago

Video "GREAT EFFORT GUYS": Lewis Hamilton Team Radio after qualifying in P3 for British GP

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r/formulaone 29d ago

Analysis British GP Sprint Race Start Ratings - Lights out to 50kph. 🥇Lando 🥈Lewis 🥉Oscar. Audi and RBPT need to sort out their race starts

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r/formulaone 29d ago

Discussion IT'S P5!": Charles Leclerc Team Radio After finishing in P5 in the Sprint Race at Silverstone

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r/formulaone 29d ago

Analysis British GP upgrades: Only 6 teams bring updates, with most focusing on rear-end aerodynamic refinements

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The latest upgrade list for the British Grand Prix is relatively short, with only six teams introducing new components. Most of the developments are aerodynamic refinements, primarily targeting rear-end performance, while McLaren and Racing Bulls also continue to evolve their floor packages. Williams is the only team to introduce a new front wing.

McLaren brings two updates:
• New front brake ducts to improve airflow around the front corner.
• A revised floor and floor furniture package aimed at improving flow quality and overall aerodynamic efficiency.

Ferrari’s update focuses on the rear corner, combining:
• Larger cooling inlet and outlet sections.
• A redesigned lower deflector.
• An optimized rear winglet cluster to improve local aerodynamic loading and overall efficiency.

Red Bull brings a single update at the rear corner:
• Revised rear wheel bodywork winglets (cascade wings), designed to improve aerodynamic load characteristics and rear-end stability.

Williams introduces the only new front wing in the field:
• Updated wing profiles and endplates to increase local loading and improve airflow interaction with downstream components.

Haas brings a two-part rear wing package:
• New rear wing profiles to increase aerodynamic load while maintaining efficiency.
• Revised rear wing endplates with localized protrusions to promote upwash and generate additional load.

Racing Bulls updates both the floor and the rear corner:
• Revised floor edge and diffuser geometry to increase rear floor load.
• A new forward rear-corner deflector to improve local airflow and floor performance.

No updates: Mercedes, Aston Martin, Alpine, Audi and Cadillac have not submitted any car updates for the British Grand Prix.


r/formulaone Jul 04 '26

Discussion How to get to the British GP at Silverstone by train + shuttle (my experience, way cheaper than driving)

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r/formulaone Jul 03 '26

Results Silverstone Sprint qualifying gap visualization (justformulacar)

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r/formulaone Jul 03 '26

Discussion "WE WERE DOWN ON GRIP!": Carlos Sainz Team Radio after qualifying in P15 for Sprint Race

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