F1 cars are fast, thanks to their continuous focus on achieving the lowest possible lap times. They do this by fine-tuning their race cars' engines, tires, and aerodynamics, while working within a ...

But raw power is only part of the equation. F1 cars generate massive downforce through their aerodynamic design, enough to theoretically drive upside down on a ceiling at speeds above 130 mph. This ...

Isack Hadjar races at the 2025 United States Grand Prix in Austin. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; David Buono / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images Between the Racing Lines | Formula One is ...