Revolutionizing the Race: 10 Banned Tech Innovations in Formula 1

Formula 1 races are won on the track, yet the real work behind a winning car begins months before the start of a grand prix weekend. Ahead of each new season, designers and engineers scrutinize the rules for loopholes that can be exploited for speed gains. Sometimes, these exploits are deemed rule-breaking by the FIA, prompting their outlawing from F1. In its 75-year history, Formula 1 has banned various high-profile innovations, including the infamous Brabham BT46B ‘Fan Car’, which used an integrated fan for increased downforce. Ground effect, popularized by…

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