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J-Dampers in Formula One
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsOne of the key technologies emerging from F1 this year has been the so called J-Damper. Acting as an alternative to the banned Tuned Mass Damper (TMD), pioneered by Renault to reduce variations in contact patch load between the tyre and the ground.
Full throttle under floodlights
By Principessa on in F1Next weekend, on 28 September, the first ever night Grand Prix will be held at the all-new street circuit of Singapore. In order to organise such a special event, a state-of-the-art lighting system is an absolute necessity.
Staying safe in Formula One
By Principessa on in SafetyFormula 1 is justly famous for high technology, speed and excitement, but it is arguably the progress made in the field of safety which has been the sport's most remarkable achievement in recent decades.
The importance of engine oil
By Principessa on in F1Engine lubricant is critical. The very lifeblood of the engine, the reliable running of the Formula One car would not be possible without this oil.
Shell V-power fuelling Ferrari's title hopes
By Principessa on in F1Fuel is a subject often discussed in Formula One circles, but nearly always in relation to its weight and repercussions on speed, or its role in pit stop strategy and the distance a Formula One car can travel before it re-fuels.
Laptime in a can: the difference fuel and lubricants can make
By Principessa on in F1Formula 1’s engine freeze has resulted in added importance of fuels and lubricants in the engine. McLaren's supplier Mobil explains what can be done and how they push the performance forward.
Getting ready for Silverstone
By Principessa on in F1Silverstone is the original Formula 1 circuit, the place where the World Championship was born in 1950, but history is just one aspect; for Panasonic Toyota Racing drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, speed is king.
Tyre use in Formula One
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsSee how and what tires are used in F1. Accompanied with the current regulations you get a clear view of how important tires are.
How petrobras manages 10 years of fuel supply
By Steven De Groote on in F1On July 10 1998, during qualifying for the Silverstone Grand Prix, Petrobras debuted as the official fuel supplier of the Williams Formula 1 team. It was on that date that the British team’s cars ran on 100% Brazilian gasoline for the first time.
Track surfaces and grip in F1
By Principessa on in MechanicsBridgestone Motorsport has a very big part to play in how much grip Formula One drivers have at their disposal in a Grand Prix, but there is one aspect where grip is out of Bridgestone’s hands, and that relates to the track surface.
