Ross Brawn leaves Ferrari

Ferrari have announced that their Technical Director Ross Brawn, and Engine Director Paulo Martinelli will…

Oversteer and Understeer

Understeer and Oversteer The forces exerted on the wheels by the weight of the vehicle…

The Gearbox

At Monaco, an F1 driver will make a gear change every 2 seconds on average. The…

Hydraulics

Because of the huge forces exerted on an F1 car, it can be incredibly difficult…

Electronics

A modern F1 car has more than 1km of cables in it. Modern F1 cars…

Fuel

F1 cars run at approximately 4 miles per gallon. Fuel is one of the most…

Steering

The steering system provides the drivers with information on how well the car is handling.…

Race Preparation with David Coulthard

From early in his F1 career, David Coulthard became synonymous with stunning race starts, passing…

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics Aerodynamics is a large subject to generalize as it encompasses a wide range of…

Braking

A family hatchback car needs 45 metres to stop from 60 MPH. An F1 car needs…