How does the powertrain of a F1 car differ from a road car?
How does the powertrain of a Formula 1 racing car differ from a road car?
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Written by Janita on Friday July 8, 2016
How much does it cost when you crash in Formula 1?
How much does it cost to a Formula 1 team when there is a crash? Is this budgeted?
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What are the signal lights on top of the air intake in Formula 1 cars for?
What are the lights just behind and on top of the driver's head for?
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Are there 3D printed parts in Formula 1 cars?
How significant are 3D printed parts in a modern Formula 1 car? How and which parts is 3D printing used for?
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How long is the travel distance of a pedal of a Formula 1 car?
How long is the travel of the pedals on a Formula 1 racing car?
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Why is the fixing point of the front wing of a F1 car so small?
Why can't the front wing of a Formula 1 car be properly attached to a car, but it's only attached by a small area in the front of the car?
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Has the advantage of DRS been reduced in Formula 1?
DRS, the mechanism that allows drivers to attempt overtakes easier was very effective in 2011 and 2012. Nowadays it's common to see drivers being close behind a competitor lap after lap, unable to overtake. Why is this?
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Is driving through the Monaco tunnel on the roof possible with a F1 car?
Would it be possible to drive through the tunnel in Monaco on the roof of it with a F1 car?
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Why is aerodynamics favoured over mechanical grip in F1?
Why is aerodynamics nowadays favoured over mechanical grip in Formula 1. The front wing is almost wider than the whole car and this leads to risks as a small impact can break it.
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What happens to decommissioned F1 engines?
What happens to Formula 1 engines that are in working conditions, but are no longer used in racing?