Specialist technical magazine 'Race Tech' held its annual World Motosport Symposium this week in London, at the Royal Air Force Museum on November 10-11.

Alongside technical contributions on the topics of aerodynamics and engine design from leading Formula 1 figures (including Mike Gascoyne and Luca Marmorini of Toyota, Alex Hitzinger of Cosworth and Renault's own Axel Plasse, project leader for the RS25 V10), it was also the opportunity to recognise the work of the sport's leading aerodynamic and engine specialists.

Yesterday's awards dinner saw Dino Toso, Renault F1 Team Head of Aerodynamics, named Aerodynamicist of the Year. "It is a privilege to receive this award, but it is first and foremost it recognises the work done by an extremely talented group of aerodynamicists, model-makers and technicians," commented Dino; a group that produced a world championship winning R25, that was competitive on every circuit and praised by its drivers from its first laps.

But Formula 1 never stops, and the evening was just a brief interlude in the manic rhythm of F1 aerodynamics. The R26 has been evolving under their guidance for several months already, and the wind-tunnel is working flat out to fine-tune the last details of the car that will defend Renault's double world championship.