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Zanardi returns to F1 cockpit

Alex Zanardi will drive a Formula 1 car next month for the first time since leaving the sport in 1999. The former…

StephenOct 27 · 2006
News

Ross Brawn leaves Ferrari

Ferrari have announced that their Technical Director Ross Brawn, and Engine Director Paulo Martinelli will both be leaving at the end of…

StephenOct 27 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

Oversteer and Understeer

Understeer and Oversteer The forces exerted on the wheels by the weight of the vehicle are not distributed evenly. This means the…

StephenOct 26 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

The Gearbox

At Monaco, an F1 driver will make a gear change every 2 seconds on average. The Gearbox is mounted at the back of…

StephenOct 26 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

Hydraulics

Because of the huge forces exerted on an F1 car, it can be incredibly difficult to turn the wheel without any assistance.…

StephenOct 26 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

Electronics

A modern F1 car has more than 1km of cables in it. Modern F1 cars are packed with electronics systems which govern…

StephenOct 26 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

Fuel

F1 cars run at approximately 4 miles per gallon. Fuel is one of the most vital factors of a race. A full…

StephenOct 26 · 2006
Car Design & Technology

Steering

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

StephenOct 26 · 2006
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