Understeer and Oversteer The forces exerted on the wheels by the weight of the vehicle are not distributed evenly. This means the...
At Monaco, an F1 driver will make a gear change every 2 seconds on average. The Gearbox is mounted at the back of...
Because of the huge forces exerted on an F1 car, it can be incredibly difficult to turn the wheel without any assistance....
A modern F1 car has more than 1km of cables in it. Modern F1 cars are packed with electronics systems which govern...
F1 cars run at approximately 4 miles per gallon. Fuel is one of the most vital factors of a race. A full...
The steering system provides the drivers with information on how well the car is handling. It is the most direct contact the...
From early in his F1 career, David Coulthard became synonymous with stunning race starts, passing numerous cars before the first corner. As...
Aerodynamics Aerodynamics is a large subject to generalize as it encompasses a wide range of techniques and applications. As this site is...
A family hatchback car needs 45 metres to stop from 60 MPH. An F1 car needs just 18 metres. Braking Systems In order for...
Tyres At top speed, an F1 tyre will be making 50 rotations a second. An F1 tyre will rotate approximately 150,000 turns over...