How high from the ground do drivers sit in a Formula 1?
It's common to see sparks from the bottom for Formula 1 cars as the floor hits the surface of the track. But how high is the driver seated?
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How often are the brakes of a Formula 1 car changed?
How often are the brakes of the car changed? Is the race always started with a fresh set of brakes?
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The effect of oversteering to downforce?
Does oversteer have an effect on the downforce of a Formula 1 car?
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Can a Formula 1 car be jumpstarted?
As F1 cars have no start motor Is it possible to jumpstart them by driving downhill, for example?
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What is the temperature of a Formula 1 tire?
What is the temperature of a tire in a F1 car during running in a race or qualifying?
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What is the clutch like on a F1 car?
What kind of a clutch is on a contemporary Formula 1 car. How is it used in race starts?
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How hot are the preheated tires in Formula 1?
Formula 1 cars have tires that require high temperatures to work correctly. They are preheated with mats that removed just before the car leaves the pit. How hot are the tires when the mats are removed?
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How is a stopped Formula 1 car cooled down?
When a F1 car is turned of fans are placed to the cooling vents. Is it still cooled by circulating water or does this only cool down the radiator?
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What is the camber on a Formula 1 car?
How much camber degrees is usually in a car. How much is allowed by regulations?
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Why is a Formula 1 car difficult to drive in the wet?
Why is it so hard to drive a Formula 1 car in wet conditions?