8 of the wildest tech innovations in F1 history

F1.com takes a nostalgic look at eight of the most radical technical innovations in Formula 1 history, highlighting how teams have consistently pushed boundaries to gain a competitive edge. From the iconic double diffuser of the 2009 Brawn GP car to the unique six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 and the controversial 'fan car' by Brabham, these designs often exploited regulatory loopholes to change the sport's landscape. More recent examples included in the review are Mercedes' innovative Dual Axis Steering (DAS) from 2020 and Ferrari's unconventional 'flip-flop' wing. While some of these creations, like the McLaren 'F-Duct' or the 'teapot' airbox on the early Ligier, were eventually outlawed or phased out, their legacies remain integral to F1's rich history of creative engineering and technological evolution.