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…