Who programs the MCUs in Formula?
Who programs the MCU:s? Manor and Ferrari, for example have very different resources at their disposal. Does this lead to unfair advantages? Can the MCU be programmed to be optimized for individual turns?
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Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
How long do marbles persist in Formula 1 tracks?
It's often said that laptimes in Formula 1 races improve as more and more rubber is laid down to the track. Some tracks already have a large number of races behind them. How does the rubber from previous races get removed from the surface?
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What is the effect of wind to a Formula 1 car?
How do wind conditions affect F1 cars? Is wind speed and direction something the teams consider in qualifying sessions, for exsample?
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Why does Ferrari employ a different suspension in Formula 1?
During seasons 2014 and 2015 Ferrari had a different suspension than any other teams. They were using pull rods, where all other teams were opting for push rod suspension.
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Why is the wet weather tire in F1 larger?
What is the advantage of having the wet weather tire in Formula be 10 millimetres in diameter larger than the dry condition tire? Could Pirelli make the full wets thinner do make driving easier and decrease aquaplaning?
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How much does the ride height of a Formula 1 car change from 0 to 300 km/h?
How is the ride height of a Formula 1 car changed from a stand still to 300 kilometres per hour speeds.
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How do F1 teams spy on each other?
How do Formula 1 teams spy on the technical advancements of their competors?
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How is the differential slip lock in F1 cars?
How does a locked differential help in traction with the abundant torque in V6 turbo cars. How does the lock mechanism work?
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Where did "Lollipop men" go from F1?
In the old days the Formula 1 spectators were familiar with "Lollipop men" that signalled when drivers could leave the pits. What happened to them?
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What is the typical braking balance in F1 cars?
The exact breaking balance varies from track to track as well as from car to car. But what would be the typical breaking balance, rear or front weighted?