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F1 tech peddler - Technical analyst 🤓🕵️ www.planetf1.com/author/matt-somerf…

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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 27/09/2026
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Front-to-Back(u): Inside Audi's Azerbaijan update package
Audi had a raft of new parts available for the R32 in Azerbaijan, as the team look to take some of the concepts seen elsewhere and absorb them into their own concept.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 24/09/2026
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McLaren introduce a substantial update package at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
McLaren have arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sizeable update for the MCL40, as they look to capatilise on their recent resurgence and attempt to rein in those ahead of them in the champion...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 11/09/2026
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2026 Spanish Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
Formula One arrives back in Spain this weekend, as the sport welcomes a new venue to the calendar, with the Madring debuting this weekend.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 06/09/2026
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One of the factors in Gasly’s pole lap at Monza...
I doubt anyone had Alpine on pole at Monza on their bingo card for 2026 but when Pierre Gasly crossed the line and the garage erupted in celebration it just seemed right.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 28/08/2026
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Racing Bulls to join the Macarena party at Monza?..
Racing Bulls look set to join the 'Macarena' rear wing party in Monza, having tested it on the VCARB03 during a filming day at Imola yesterday. Here's all the deets you need...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 27/07/2026
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Hungary, fella? - Part 1
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting such a big list of new parts to arrive at the Hungaroring, as outside of Aston Martin, for whom a B-spec AMR26 beckons, there’s new parts on everything beside the Al...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 19/07/2026
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Haas with extensive changes to their front wing in Belgium
Time after time we’re reminded that the most innovative solutions come from Formula One teams that don’t have the biggest budget, often because they’re looking for ways to make bigger gains to those a...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 03/07/2026
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Reverted deflector array and counterintuitive brake duct update help deliver Ferrari Sprint pole at Silverstone
Don’t call it a comeback but, Ferrari seem to have the right momentum now, with Austria a blip that they’re just putting in the rear view mirror.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 01/07/2026
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Silverstone’s hidden tyre trap
Welcome, to the first of what I hope to be a regular feature here on my Substack from Dr Campbell Waddell, the Managing Director of R3 Ltd and founder of Trackwalk, a digital platform used by leading ...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 27/06/2026
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Alpine eye Mercedes-style front wing boost in Austria
Alpine have been somewhat of an outlier in terms of their front wing design since the season began, which has now led the team to move in a direction similar to many of their rivals, whilst taking cue...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 26/06/2026
An in-depth look at the changes that Red Bull have to the RB22 in Austria open.substack.com/pub/somersf1...
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Red Bull ring the changes in Austria
Red Bull have introduced a significant update package at the Austrian Grand Prix, as they look to re-engage in the fight ahead.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 26/06/2026
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2026 Austrian Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
The hills will be alive to the sound of racing once more this weekend, as Formula One arrives in Austria.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 15/06/2026
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All the small things - Barcelona-Catalunya edition
As you’ve probably gathered, I’m doing my best to capture most, if not all of the updates available from the teams each race weekend, even the smaller ones.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 14/06/2026
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Ferrari arrive in Spain with a comprehensive update package for the SF-26
Ferrari continue to provide a steady flow of updates for the SF-26 this season, having introduced several more new components at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 08/06/2026
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All the small things - Monaco edition
It seemed like a Monaco of years gone by in terms of how teams treated it from an update perspective this year, with every team deploying a number of updates for their car.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 06/06/2026
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Audi arrive with adaptations for the R26 in Monaco
Audi have made a number of changes to the R26 in Monaco, as they look to improve performance, not only around the principality but moving forward too.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 05/06/2026
Just added the car presentation document showing all the teams have update packages in Monaco to the tech journal / document cache article… open.substack.com/pub/somersf1...
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2026 Monaco Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
Monaco remains a challenge like no other, as the tight, barrier-lined street circuit puts the onus firmly on the driver.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 04/06/2026
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More complex 'Crane Wings' arrive in Monaco
I expected the lack of active aero in Monaco to throw up a few new solutions but even I didn’t expect it to get as out of hand as it has for some of the teams, with a clutch of new solutions appearing...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 24/05/2026
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Mercedes introduce massive update package in Canada
Mercedes opted to introduce a large update package at the Canadian Grand Prix, rather than in Miami as many of their rivals had.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 13/05/2026
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Audi make alterations and Cadillac commit to changes for Miami
In terms of the updates introduced at the Miami Grand Prix, I’ve already covered most of the big ticket items and teams but, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a poke around the rest of them.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 11/05/2026
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Alpine make adjustments to the A526 in Miami...
Alpine had a fairly substantial update package available in Miami, including changes to their front brake duct, nose camera mountings, rear suspension fairings, their own version of the FTM solution s...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 07/05/2026
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A look at the big update package Ferrari took to Miami
Ferrari had already put the updated SF-26 through its paces ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with much of the update package covered in my ‘Spotted’ article at the time.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 05/05/2026
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McLaren make moves as they modify the MCL40 for Miami
McLaren were a little slow out of the blocks in the opening three rounds of the 2026 championship but arrived in Miami with a slew of new parts that put them back in the frame.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 04/05/2026
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Updated RB22 results in Red Bull resurgence
Red Bull introduced a laundry list of new components for the RB22 in Miami as the team looks to move quickly up the pecking order.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 01/05/2026
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The FTM copies arrive, as Ferrari update their own solution
The arrival of Ferrari’s FTM solution during pre-season testing obviously set teams on a path to find a similar configuration for themselves, as only Audi, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls are yet to add...
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 28/04/2026
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Formula 1 teams have all come up with different solutions to one of their age-old problems with these regulations, and we take a closer look. @somersf1.co.uk
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Inside F1’s wild floor design battle as teams fight rear tyre airflow
Formula 1 teams have all come up with different solutions to one of their age-old problems with these regulations, and we take a closer look.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 23/04/2026
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Spotted: Ferrari and Red Bull test updates ahead of Miami
The postponement of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has led to a break in Formula One action over the last few weeks, with teams set to pitch up in Miami for the fourth race of the season.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 23/04/2026
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Spotted: Ferrari and Red Bull test updates ahead of Miami
The postponement of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has led to a break in Formula One action over the last few weeks, with teams set to pitch up in Miami for the fourth race of the season.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The teams have taken radically different paths with this season's designs, as highlighted on one particular part. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk
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Mercedes, Red Bull and rivals take different paths with new F1 part
Formula One teams have taken a different approach to a new design solution with the F1 2026 generation cars.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Aston Martin's power unit issues might be holding the team back, but they're still pushing forward with their planned development schedule. #F1 ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk
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Aston Martin Honda woes: AMR26 upgrades in focus
Aston Martin's power unit woes might be holding the team back but they're still pushing forward with their planned development schedule.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 07/04/2026
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Is this the end?
I may be done with Formula One...
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Get a much closer look under the skin of cars up and down the #F1 2026 grid, as @somersf1.co.uk examines innovations throughout the field.
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Inside F1 Japan: Floor fences, diffusers, and wing tweaks explained
Step inside the garages at Suzuka as we uncover the latest upgrades on Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 02/04/2026
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The leftovers - Japanese Grand Prix
Technical Analysis, featuring Red Bull, Ferrari and Haas
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Alpine trialled an addition to its already-innovative rear wing solution at Suzuka. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk tells us more. #F1
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How Alpine's rear wing upgrade works ahead of Japanese GP
Another intriguing solution appears as Formula 1's teams grapple with a new set of regulations
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 25/03/2026
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2026 Japanese Grand Prix tech journal and document cache
Formula One heads to Japan for the third round of the championship, as the sport once again visits the renowned figure of eight, Suzuka circuit.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 21/03/2026
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Wings on wings
F1 is art, don't @ me 😉
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 13/03/2026
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2026 Chinese Grand Prix document cache & technical analysis
Formula One heads to China for the second round of the championship, with the Shanghai International Circuit set to host the first sprint event of the season.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As the teams' cars were on display in Melbourne, @somersf1.co.uk took a much closer look at the finer details up and down the grid. #F1
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Inside F1’s new cars: Australian GP revealed fascinating hidden design details
Peek inside Formula 1’s 2026 machines with a gallery of the most intriguing technical details from Australia.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 07/03/2026
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Tech journal - Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren, Cadillac and Mercedes all covered
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 06/03/2026
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Updates for the Aston Martin AMR26 in Australia
Let’s be honest, it’s pretty much all doom and gloom in the Aston Martin - Honda camp at the moment, as the scale of the task faced by the pair becomes ever clearer.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Williams made a number of changes to the FW48 for the first race of the season in Australia, looking to recapture lost time. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk
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Williams brings striking FW48 updates as team rings the changes at Australian GP
Williams has made a number of changes to the FW48 for the first race of the season in Australia, as they look to recapture lost time
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 26/02/2026
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Dissecting the innovative solutions already presented on the Ferrari SF-26, ahead of F1's season opener in Melbourne.
FTM (Exhaust blown flap), inverted active aero and a handful of other innovations that set the Ferrari SF-26 apart
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 26/02/2026
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Dissecting the innovative solutions already presented on the Ferrari SF-26, ahead of F1's season opener in Melbourne.
FTM (Exhaust blown flap), inverted active aero and a handful of other innovations that set the Ferrari SF-26 apart
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Delving into the technical detail on show at the second pre-season test of 2026 in Bahrain, as we take a close look at every car. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk www.planetf1.com/features/f1-...
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Inside Bahrain testing: The F1 designs you probably missed
Delving into the technical detail on show at the second pre-season test of 2026 in Bahrain, as we take a close look at all the cars.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
A ‘saddle’ mini-flap and hidden development – Mercedes saved its boldest rear wing idea for last. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk explains all.
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Mercedes spring late Bahrain surprise with bold new rear wing design
A ‘saddle’ mini-flap and hidden development – Mercedes saved its boldest rear wing idea for last.
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 20/02/2026
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Tech journal - Pre-season test two from Bahrain, day 3
Mercedes' saddle mini-wing, Ferrari reality check, Haas axehead, Red Bull details and Racing Bulls new front wing
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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · 19/02/2026
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Tech journal - Pre-season test 2, day 2
Ferrari's inverted active aero rear wing, Red Bull and Alpine halo winglets and Racing Bulls diveplane
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Ferrari caught the eyes of the paddock with a rotating rear wing flap when deploying active aero. @somersf1.co.uk takes a closer look. www.planetf1.com/features/fer...
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F1 Testing: Ferrari unveils radical rotating active rear wing
Ferrari’s latest active aero solution rotates the entire rear wing assembly — and could reshape how teams exploit the new regulations.
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PlanetF1 @planetf1com.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A major RB22 aero package debuts in Bahrain, including revised front wing geometry and a reworked sidepod concept. ✍️ @somersf1.co.uk
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Red Bull’s bold RB22 rethink revealed as major Bahrain package lands
A major RB22 aero package debuts in Bahrain, including revised front wing geometry and a reworked sidepod concept.
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