07/10/2025 14:06
A radical concept from JR Hildebrand challenges F1 and IndyCar orthodoxy
Meet the Blackbird 66 Mk.1 — a striking, wingless design concept championed by former IndyCar driver JR Hildebrand. The ambition: reimagine how cars generate grip and race, challenging decades of aerodynamic convention.
Why it matters
As top-tier series ponder future rulesets, disruptive ideas like the Blackbird probe what’s possible beyond traditional wings and downforce paradigms, aiming to change how cars follow, pass, and engage drivers and fans.
What’s next
It’s a conversation starter, not a homologated reality — but in a period of looming regulation shifts, bold thinking can influence the direction of race car design.
