Formula 1 is working to introduce “sustainable” fuel for 2026 and F1’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds recently delved into the science behind it.
Pat Symonds articles archive
FIA over-reacted to ‘porpoising’ concerns after Baku – Symonds
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s chief technical officer Pat Symonds believes the sport’s governing body went too far in its bid to reduce ‘porpoising’ after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
F1 overcame “reluctance” to introduce synthetic fuels by 2026 – Symonds
2022 F1 season
Posted onSome Formula 1 fuel suppliers were initially reluctant to embrace the series’ planned switch to synthetic fuels, according to its technical director Pat Symonds.
Caption Competition 45: Massa and Symonds
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Felipe Massa and Pat Symonds have to say to each other after teaming up at Williams for the first time? That’s for you to decide in our latest Caption Competition.
F1 “still an aerodynamic formula” – Symonds
2014 F1 season
Posted onAerodynamics will remain a crucial aspect of F1 car design despite the major changes to the engine regulations, says Williams’ chief technical officer Pat Symonds.
Crashgate: The long shadow cast by F1’s notorious 2008 Singapore Grand Prix
F1 history
Posted onThe most notorious piece of cheating ever seen in Formula One took place on this day five years ago.
Symonds focusing on 2014 after Williams move
2013 F1 season
Posted onNew Williams chief technical officer Pat Symonds says his main focus after joining the team will be ensuring they are ready for next year’s rules change.
Marussia to use Williams KERS in 2013
2013 F1 season
Posted onMarussia will use a Kinetic Energy Recovery System for the first time in 2013, technical consultant Pat Symonds has confirmed.
Piquet Jnr reveals how ‘Crashgate’ was planned
2008 F1 season
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr has broken his silence over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix conspiracy.
Briatore and Symonds accept three-year F1 ban in Singapore crash settlement
Posted onFlavio Briatore and Pat Symonds have agreed not to pursue further legal action against the FIA over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix scandal. In exchange for the FIA dropping the case the pair have agreed not to have any “operational role” in Formula 1 until the end of 2012, or any other FIA competition until … Continue reading Briatore and Symonds accept three-year F1 ban in Singapore crash settlement
Who is Renault’s “Witness X”?
Posted onThe FIA has formally published the widely-leaked evidence relating to Renault’s Singapore trial, along with various other documents including a 76-minute recording of the discussion at yesterday’s World Motor Sports Council meeting. The material can be downloaded from the FIA website. Although there isn’t much in the documents that hasn’t already been made public, there … Continue reading Who is Renault’s “Witness X”?
Nelson Piquet Jnr wants F1 return
Posted onNelson Piquet Jnr has issued a statement following the Renault verdict in which he tries to wash his hands of the conspiracy. Rather optimistically, he sets out his case for why he feels he should get an F1 drive in 2010: I can only hope that a team will recognise how badly I was stifled … Continue reading Nelson Piquet Jnr wants F1 return
Renault face Singapore hearing today
Posted onThe only foregone conclusion as Renault face the World Motor Sports Council today is what the verdict will be. Having revealed they will not contest the charges they caused a deliberate accident during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, a verdict of ‘guilty’ seems inevitable. But there are many more questions awaiting answers, some of which … Continue reading Renault face Singapore hearing today
No punishment for Briatore or Symonds?
Posted onAn (un-bylined) article in the Daily Express suggests Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds may go unpunished for their role in the Renault crash scandal. Having left Renault, Briatore and Symonds are no longer represented by a licence holder, and so cannot be punished: Although the Council have unlimited power when it comes to imposing a … Continue reading No punishment for Briatore or Symonds?
Fernando Alonso should renounce his Singapore Grand Prix ‘win’
Comment
Posted onA two-times F1 world champion like Fernando Alonso has no need of tainted triumphs handed to him in a corrupt fashion.
David Richards to take over at Renault?
Posted onMuch of the reaction to the departures of Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds from Renault have so far been focussed on what it says about the Singaproe crash scandal. But the sudden loss of the managing director and director of engineering means the team are faced with a serious operational problem – assuming, of course, … Continue reading David Richards to take over at Renault?
Briatore and Symonds step down as Renault accepts Singapore crash charge
2009 F1 season
Posted onThe Renault F1 team has confirmed it will not contest the FIA’s charges against the team over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
Should the FIA have offered Pat Symonds immunity – and will he take it?
Posted onA surprising and quite telling development in the FIA’s investigation into the Renault Singapore crash came today as the governing body extended its offer of immunity to Pat Symonds. The clear implication is the FIA believe Symonds know more than he has told them so far – and suspicion will inevitably fall on the next … Continue reading Should the FIA have offered Pat Symonds immunity – and will he take it?
Piquet-Renault scandal: more new evidence and complaints about leaks
Posted onSince Nelson Piquet Jnr’s statement leaked online yesterday the story has exploded, commanding back-page coverage on many of Britain’s daily papers and dominating the build-up to the Italian Grand Prix. There are accusations of blackmail, complaints about the media’s handling of the story, more material appearing online and statements flying around. Here’s a quick summary … Continue reading Piquet-Renault scandal: more new evidence and complaints about leaks
Pat Symonds: exclusive interview
Posted onPat Symonds, executive director of engineering at Renault, was at the British Motor Show yesterday and I managed to get a brief five minute one-to-one chat with him. He shared his thoughts on Fernando Alonso’s return to the team, Nelson Piquet Jnr’s drive to a surprise second at Hockenheim last weekend, and the team’s technical … Continue reading Pat Symonds: exclusive interview