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.

Japanese showcase? • Super GT wants its cars at Le Mans, but what would it take to do this?

Delayed breakthrough • A mid-season update in Barcelona put Sauber back on track in 2025. Racecar spoke to technical director, James Key, about the turnaround and what went wrong at Hinwil over the winter

Aero revolution • A technical CFD analysis of F1’s 2026 aerodynamic reconfiguration

Cracking the Cup • Porsche Carrera Cup GB works hard to ensure the 911s racing in the UK’s fastest one-make championship are identical. So can a skilled engineer still make a difference?

Thine Cup overfloweth • Porsche has introduced its new 911 Cup car. It’s based on the second generation 992 and, says the manufacturer, is a step change from the previous version

Aero driven • The detail behind the upgrade to Porsche’s refreshed GT3 car for 2026 belies its appearance

The longest month • GT3 racing saw three 24-hour races on successive weekends in June this year. How did the manufacturers cope with the challenge?

Coming to the 4 • Diving into the development of the Gen4 regulations, which promise to deliver the fastest Formula E car to date

Protect and preserve • How Motorsport UK strives to strike a balance between ensuring the sport is safe and relevant, while at the same time keeping costs reasonable for competitors

Platform control • We investigate state-of-the-art racecar damper development, specifically used in international GT racing

9000rpm rhapsody • An unheralded duet culminated in an engine that became International Formula 3000’s soundtrack. This is the story of the Zytek-Judd KV

Slip sliding • An examination of the vehicle dynamics of drifting, rear-wheel drive

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What’s the point? • Why the Garage 56 entry at Le Mans should return to its roots