Mark Kay, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Tech Draft: Analyzing FIA’s Bouncing Technical Directive

The FIA has issued a statement on Thursday announcing they will intervene to push the Formula 1 teams to reduce "porpoising" via a new Technical Directive, so what does that mean? Tech Draft analyses. Thursd... Read More...

Tech Draft: Andretti’s F1 entry is an FIA decision not teams

In recent months the story of Andretti Global’s desire to enter Formula 1 has become a topical issue, and it is one that has important implications for the sport. Most of us are aware of Michael’s attempt to... Read More...

Tech Draft: Baku, an event to savor

This weekend's 2022 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the deceivingly important Baku City Circuit might just be an event to look forward to and savor, if history has anything to say about it. But you may wo... Read More...

Tech Draft: The need to keep Formula 1 fuel cool

There was something unusual that happened on both the Miami and Spanish Grand Prix weekends that I don’t think was purely coincidental and has been on my mind ever since So I thought I’d put my thoughts abou... Read More...

Tech Draft: An early season Formula 1 driver rundown

A third of the 2022 Formula 1 season has already elapsed, and it won’t be long now before the "Silly Season" is upon us. We are starting to develop a real understanding of who the contenders for both Champio... Read More...

Tech Draft: Too early to herald 2022 F1 regulations a success

Tech Draft: Too early to herald 2022 F1 regs a success

Formula 1 debuted a new set of aero regulations for 2022, with the hope of promoting better racing, but with all the positives seen up to now, it may be too early to herald the new regulations a success. After... Read More...

Tech Draft: Still battling against the grain in 2022

Pirelli introduced new 18" Formula 1 tyres in 2022, and while "porpoising" might seem to be the most talked about issue teams are facing, tyre graining is also causing a headache as this Tech Draft will show. ... Read More...

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Tech Draft: Plenty to think about after Melbourne

Formula 1 returned to Melbourne after two years of absence from the sport's calendar, and the 2022 Australian Grand Prix last weekend gave us plenty to think about. The first fly-away stanza of the 2022 Formul... Read More...

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Tech Draft: The Grand Prix in Adelaide always special for me

With Formula 1 being in Australia this weekend, I thought of writing a different Tech Draft, about the sport's history in my country that shaped my career, and how the Adelaide Grand Prix will always be speci... Read More...

Tech Draft: Does F1 need VW as a power unit supplier?

The decision of Volkswagen to joining Formula 1 as a power unit supplier through Porsche and Audi, is reportedly imminent. Tech Draft analyses the benefits of this move to all parties. Last week articles wer... Read More...

Tech Draft: Ranking F1 constructors after Round 2 of 2022

Tech Draft: Ranking F1 Teams after Round 2 of 2022 season

Formula 1 has a new pecking order after the introduction of the new regulations, and Tech Draft ranks the ten Constructors after round two of the 2022 season, Periodically throughout Formula 1 history, there... Read More...

Tech Draft: Post Saudi Arabia technical thoughts

This edition of Tech Draft reflects on technical topics at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix some of which were carried over from Bahrain's season opener a week earlier. After last weekend’s second round at ... Read More...

Tech Draft: Challenging for Mercedes to fix W13 quickly

Tech Draft: Challenge for Mercedes to fix W13 quickly

Mercedes' 2022 Formula 1 car, the W13, has started its life cycle underperforming, but can the World Champions have a quick fix for their latest Silver Arrow? Tech Draft sheds light. As we all know, Formula 1 ... Read More...

Tech Draft: 2022 beginning of F1 innovation renaissance?

Tech Draft: F1 on an innovation renaissance in 2022?

Formula 1 was back at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, with some evidence emerging leading us to believe F1 may have embarked on an innovation renaissance. Tech Draft explains. The lead up to the 2022 Formula 1 se... Read More...

Tech Draft: What’s the most effective innovation in F1 2022 so far?

If you are a regular reader of my work at GP247 you are most probably aware that I am very passionate not only of Formula 1’s heritage that is founded on technical innovation, but also an advocate for it bein... Read More...

Tech Draft: 2022 F1 Pre-Season Thoughts & Analysis

With Formula 1 pre-season testing being done and dusted, and a few days away from the 2022 F1 season opener in Bahrain, Mark Kay analyses this year's pre-season. Well, here we go, folks! After an abnormally ... Read More...

Tech Draft: The Formula 1 weight problem and solution

Formula 1 in 2022, at the dawn of its new era of technical regulations, is grappling with a new problem, the ever increasing weight of the F1 cars. Tech Draft analyses. Throughout the history of Formula 1 th... Read More...

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Mark Kay: Remembering Shane Warne a sporting icon

Shane Warne was one of those larger than life sporting characters that transcends sport, he was an occasional visitor to the Formula 1 paddock and as a fan, the cricketing world was shocked by his passing at ... Read More...

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