News Details
Could flax fibres eventually replace carbon fibre?
Two companies have been working together to develop a modern, sustainable alternative to carbon fibre structures, with the first proofs of concept completed. While carbon fibre remains at the forefont of motorsport structural engineering, thanks to its phenomonal strength and malleability for shaping into the various shapes and sizes needed for racing components, a new alternative could be in the pipeline in the not too distant future. Italian company YCOM, a motorsport engineering and lightweight composites firm, together with Swiss composites company BCOMP, have developed an all-natural flax fibre crash structure which has passed crash tests equivalent to the FIA's testing processes....
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from FormulaSpy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Kvyat ‘proud' of AlphaTauri after ‘very...
Daniil Kvyat says he is “proud” to have seen the AlphaTauri team grow...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hill: Ayrton's death was a defining moment in modern...
Damon Hill will watch Formula 1’s return to Imola unfold from London on...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Modern F1 circuit design 'a shame' - Zaffelli
Oct.31 Jarno Zaffelli, a circuit designer involved in the modern version...
5y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Confident Kvyat earned P4 thanks to 'some brave racing'
Daniil Kvyat says he had to engage in "some brave racing" to...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia signals factory-team priority as...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Alex Marquez fastest on final day...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez edges Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher building confidence after first...
Mick Schumacher completed his first oval laps in an IndyCar on Wednesday...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren unveils liveries for 2026 IndyCar...
Arrow McLaren has taken the wraps off its trio of challengers for the...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
"It's fun," says Mick Schumacher after his...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips |...
Arsenal face off with Sunderland in a Premier League match at the Emirates...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal prepared to break the bank for transfer of...
Arsenal are reportedly ready to break the bank to sign Barcelona target...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal eye shock move for £26m wide man & it...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund left-back, Daniel...
11m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Arsenal are interested…': Romano transfer...
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lando Norris fears problem F1 has not seen for 38 YEARS
Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
How Does Mercedes’ Formula 1 engine compression trick...
Much has been said about Mercedes' Formula 1... Read More »
6h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Adrian Newey claims Aston Martin F1 could have THREE cars...
Aston Martin F1 team principal Adrian Newey has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
