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Number of staff F1 teams have during GP weekends?

Completing a Grand Prix weekend in Formula 1 racing requires quite a bit of staff. How many people on average participate a race weekend from individual teams? How does this differ from testing weekends?

Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
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Are F1 wheels reusable?

Are the wheels in Formula 1 racing used again in races or are they disposable? Are the wheels being developed by the teams or are they developed by other providers?

Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
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Do Formula 1 mechanics switch between teams?

It's always mentioned how engineer and drivers switch teams in Formula 1? What about the pit crews and mechanics? Are they usually dedicated to a team or a driver or do they switch between jobs just like anyone of us?

Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
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Will tires run out if it rains all through a F1 Grand Prix weekend?

There is plenty of talk on the number of dry condition tires and their numbers. What about for full wets and intermediate tires? If it so happens that all practise sessions, qualifying and the race itself will be driven in wet conditions - is it possible that the teams will run out of tires?

Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
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Differences between Formula 1 and Formula E cars?

What are the major differences between a Formula 1 and Formula E cars? How would the acceleration, top speed and laptime compare at the same tracks? Would a Formula E car be competitive agains a GP2 car?

Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
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