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Staying in shape for Formula 1
By Principessa on in F1Just because Formula 1 drivers do their work sitting down doesn't mean they are not among the fittest athletes on the planet - far from it.
Brake system
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsThe brake system in F1 is basically still similar to that of a modern road car. The main difference is the material used and the ways of cooling down the brake pads and discs. High tech business as usual.
Open wheel racing compared
By Steven De Groote on in Racing series comparisonWhile Formula One is considered the pinnacle, what else is there in open wheel racing and how do these series compare to Formula One?
Formula One vs IRL vs GP2
By Steven De Groote on in Racing series comparisonTaking a look in the three most important open wheel series of today, all with their own qualities, technical regulations and organisation differences.
The search for the secret weapon
By Principessa on in F1Formula 1 is the sport that never sleeps and at Panasonic Toyota Racing's headquarters in Cologne, Germany, dedicated technical experts are working flat-out around the clock in the constant search for extra performance.
Life away from the track
By Principessa on in F1For a racing driver, life is geared towards race day, when all the hard work and dedication are distilled into the heat of competition. However, the job doesn't end with developing and driving the most sophisticated racing machines on the planet...
Dry sump lubrication in F1 engines
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsThe dry sump lubrication system allows for better lubrication of the internal engine parts and is currently used by all F1 engines. It has several advantages over regular lubrication.
Formula One Safety car
By Steven De Groote on in F1The safety car has found its name in the fact that is it a "regular" car which needs to take car of security. During Formula One races it is sent on track when the race director
A necessity in F1: the wind tunnel
By Principessa on in AerodynamicsA modern bespoke wind tunnel is a necessity rather than a luxury in Formula 1. McLaren has a fully enclosed wind tunnel at the McLaren Technology Centre, which has been built exclusively for the team’s use and has been operational since 2001.
Driver training
By Principessa on in F1For all its glamour, the task of driving a grand prix car is exceptionally arduous and demands a high level of driver fitness.
