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.

Porsche’s electric gamble • VW Group gave up Le Mans to field a second factory team in Formula E

Stock cube • How JLR turned the Defender Octa into a competition vehicle for the Dakar’s new Stock division

Climb machine • With its bespoke carbon tub and 750bhp, twin-turbo V8, the SBR Chrono stands alone in UK hillclimb’s Sports Libre class

Gut feeling • How race engineers use philosophy every day, whether they are aware of it or not

Second generation • Formula Regional is replacing its cars, with the aim of better fitting into the single seat ladder

HRC’s jewel • The Acura ARX-06 features the only engine designed specifically for the LMDh class, and it has been something of a mystery, until now

Front to back • The Cadillac V-Series.R has a completely new aero concept for the 2026 season and unveiled it at IMSA’s sanctioned test in November

Night and day • Some of the greatest names in motordom had tried, and failed. Could a standard American sports car really break a 50-year record for the fastest ever 24-hour drive?

The quest for ’mor • With ever tighter regulations, NASCAR teams are hungry for data to gain a competitive advantage

The fundamental truth • Why good simulation work goes way beyond just improved lap times

Wright line • Peter Wright was technical consultant for Racecar Engineering for 30 years, but it is his diverse and eclectic engineering that will be his legacy

Di Grassi unveils extreme racecar concept

Peugeot 208 track racer launched

Manufacturers test Formula E Gen4 racer

Jansonnie gets top job at Stellantis racing

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Time of renewal • As the F1 season finale approaches, how are teams stacking up?