Giorgio Piola

Villeneuve, my memory of Gilles: a driver in a class of his own
Gilles Villeneuve
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Villeneuve, my memory of Gilles: a driver in a class of his own

On May 8, 1982, in Zolder, Gilles Villeneuve left us. He was not among the most successful drivers in F1 history, devoid of the world titles he so richly deserved.…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola8 May 2026
Miami GP, a forced pit-stop: let me tell you about my accident
F1 GP Miami
Miami GP, a forced pit-stop: let me tell you about my accidentNews

Miami GP, a forced pit-stop: let me tell you about my accident

I believe the 2026 edition of the Miami GP will remain forever etched in my memory. Friday evening, while returning with colleagues and friends from DAZN España, I took a…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola7 May 2026
F1, the return to naturally aspirated V8 engines: a necessary technical solution
F1 FIA
F1, the return to naturally aspirated V8 engines: a necessary technical solutionNews

F1, the return to naturally aspirated V8 engines: a necessary technical solution

Modern F1 is facing a short circuit: the current power units, heavily skewed towards the hybrid component and electrical management, have elevated engineering complexity at the expense of driver talent.…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola6 May 2026
Inside the McLaren: the aerodynamic upgrades making MCL40 Fly
F1 McLaren MCL40
Inside the McLaren: the aerodynamic upgrades making MCL40 FlyNews

Inside the McLaren: the aerodynamic upgrades making MCL40 Fly

McLaren has a great merit: designing, developing, and introducing effective upgrades that work straight out of the box. This is pretty much the story we have seen over the last…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola5 May 2026
Red Bull Analysis: the concept shift propels the RB22 forward
Red Bull RB22
Red Bull Analysis: the concept shift propels the RB22 forwardNews

Red Bull Analysis: the concept shift propels the RB22 forward

Red Bull has once again revolutionized the aerodynamic package of the RB22, providing Max Verstappen with a convincing car that allows him to unleash his full talent. This evolutionary step…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola3 May 2026
Ferrari reshapes the SF-26: the upgrade to close in on Mercedes
F1 Ferrari SF-26
Ferrari reshapes the SF-26: the upgrade to close in on MercedesNews

Ferrari reshapes the SF-26: the upgrade to close in on Mercedes

Ferrari has introduced a substantial upgrade package that involves not only the aerodynamics but also the mechanical components. On the front suspension, in fact, the engineers at Maranello have intervened…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola1 May 2026
My personal memory of Ayrton Senna
Giorgio Piola - Ayrton Senna F1
My personal memory of Ayrton SennaNews

My personal memory of Ayrton Senna

May 1st is not just any date for those with F1 in their blood. It is a suspended day, where the roar of the engines gives way to the silent…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola1 May 2026
Ferrari inspires Williams: all-new monkey seat for exhaust blowing
Williams F1
Ferrari inspires Williams: all-new monkey seat for exhaust blowingNews

Ferrari inspires Williams: all-new monkey seat for exhaust blowing

Ferrari's experimentation with the flap behind the exhaust has opened up an interesting technical direction. Alongside Haas, which runs the same rear mechanics as the Scuderia with a similar appendage…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola30 April 2026
Ferrari: The new SF-26 front wing
L'inedita ala anteriore della Ferrari SF-26
Ferrari: The new SF-26 front wingNews

Ferrari: The new SF-26 front wing

The current Formula 1 regulations make designing the front wing extremely complex, as this component is now forced to operate under two distinct conditions due to active aerodynamics. Optimising the…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola30 April 2026
Aston Martin AMR26: monolithic wishbone arm and extreme chassis. Has Newey gone too far?
Aston Martin AMR26
Aston Martin AMR26: monolithic wishbone arm and extreme chassis. Has Newey gone too far?News

Aston Martin AMR26: monolithic wishbone arm and extreme chassis. Has Newey gone too far?

Newey’s first Aston Martin is a true concentration of all the sophisticated solutions introduced by Adrian in recent years. But this time it seems the brilliant designer has gone a…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola23 April 2026