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[NatIsCoolLike]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

[Denthúl]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

Could you be a bit more specific about what you want to know about them? Not really sure which angle to approach this from.

[NatIsCoolLike]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

Could you be a bit more specific about what you want to know about them? Not really sure which angle to approach this from.

Sorry. Things such as mentioned like KERS and DRS, as well as the different types of tyres (Intermediate, Hard, Soft) as well as just info on Formula 1 teams and drivers. Sorry I look a right tit not knowing this

[vaptin]

Actually, how does Kers work? Does it harvest the heat generated during braking? Or use an electrical motor which is only loaded when the car is slowing down?

[andrew]

Actually, how does Kers work? Does it harvest the heat generated during braking? Or use an electrical motor which is only loaded when the car is slowing down?

Here's your starter for 10.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KERS

[andrew]

I love you, Wikipedia.

Yeah, but it takes a person to search Wikipedia and check the article for mistakes.

[brazuka]

Yeah,

plus there's always http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/under ... the_sport/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[NatIsCoolLike]

Yeah,

plus there's always http://www.formula1.com/inside_f1/under ... the_sport/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks! Fantastic help.

[What's Burning?]

And when you want to get into the weeds, try Scarb's website

[darwin dali]

And when you want to get into the weeds, try Scarb's website

Or this...

[The Ram]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

I am none too technical myslef but go to f1technical.net. I heard that forum is very in depth.

[andrew]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

I am none too technical myslef but go to f1technical.net. I heard that forum is very in depth.

Depends who's stuff you read.

In my experience, Google, Wikipedia and the local library are your friends on technical matters.

[geetface9]

Hey, am new to the world of motorsport. Can someone please explain some of the things in F1 such as KERS and DRS. I understand the basics but need more info. thanks!

KERS give you an 80 hp boost for about 6 something seconds per lap. You can use all 6.xx seconds a lap or none of it at all if you want, at any time during the lap. The KERS unit stores energy gathered during braking. DRS lets you open the rear wing so the car loses 100 lbs. of downforce, which increases top speed a bit to help allow the car to make a pass. It is important to note, DRS does NOT guarantee a pass. You can open the rear wing (i.e. activate DRS) when you're within one second of the car in front, and only in specified areas on the track. Anything more specific than that and you'll have to look at the resources mentioned previously in this thread.

[NatIsCoolLike]

KERS give you an 80 hp boost for about 6 something seconds per lap. You can use all 6.xx seconds a lap or none of it at all if you want, at any time during the lap. The KERS unit stores energy gathered during braking. DRS lets you open the rear wing so the car loses 100 lbs. of downforce, which increases top speed a bit to help allow the car to make a pass. It is important to note, DRS does NOT guarantee a pass. You can open the rear wing (i.e. activate DRS) when you're within one second of the car in front, and only in specified areas on the track. Anything more specific than that and you'll have to look at the resources mentioned previously in this thread.

Thanks.