Red Bull Explains Updates To Formula 1 Technology

For the 2014 racing season, Formula 1 race cars are undergoing some of the most significant changes in recent memory.

Changes include new aerodynamics, an eight-speed gearbox, a different driving position, more powerful Kinetic Energy Recovery systesm and–most significantly–a new engine. Gone is the V8 from years past, and in its place is a turbocharged V6. The engine still makes incredible power, revs up to 15,000 rpm and will burn 30 percent less fuel over the course of a race.

Of course, reading about it is one thing, actually seeing the differences is something totally different. Formula 1 teams are understandably loathe to allow photos under the skins of their current race cars, but Red Bull has put together a very interesting video featuring CG breakaway models of the new race car. It’s a very interesting look at how the race team has upgraded their equipment for the coming season.