In Formula 1 racing, there is a strong motive for reducing component weight and therebyimproving efficiency. This paper demonstrates the advantages Additive Manufacturing bringsto the production of hydraulic components. The Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)production technique enables weight reductions to be attained by its geometric designfreedom coupled with this material’s attributes. The use of EOS Titanium Ti64 material forhydraulic components has been assessed by a hydraulic soak test at 25 MPa and nosignificant losses or failure occurred. The benefits to the efficiency of hydraulic flow havebeen measured using Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and the use of DMLS manufacturedgeometry has improved flow characteristics by 250% over that of the currently usedtechniques of manufacturing channels and bores.