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- Car Design & Technology
- October 26, 2006
Fuel
F1 cars run at approximately 4 miles per gallon. Fuel is one of the most…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 26, 2006
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…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 24, 2006
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Aerodynamics is a large subject to generalize as it encompasses a wide range of…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 24, 2006
Braking
A family hatchback car needs 45 metres to stop from 60 MPH. An F1 car needs…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 24, 2006
Tyres
Tyres At top speed, an F1 tyre will be making 50 rotations a second. An…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 24, 2006
Suspension
Suspension The suspension's main job is to hold the tyres where the car's designer of…
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- Car Design & Technology
- October 24, 2006
Composites and Chassis
The temperature in an F1 cockpit can routinely reach 50 degrees centigrade, despite the car…