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Stress to impress - stress analysis
By Principessa on in F1A top Formula 1 driver doesn't give too much thought to any one of the hundreds of components that make up his race car failing while he's teetering on the brink of adhesion at 180mph plus.
The drive for F1 fitness
By Principessa on in F1Being able to handle a car on the limit just isn’t enough; today’s Formula 1 driver needs the strength of a boxer, the reactions of a fighter pilot and the stamina of a long-distance runner.
The role of the F1 race engineer
By Principessa on in F1Ever since car-to-pit radios entered the public domain, the role of the Race Engineer has been thrown into sharper focus. On Sunday afternoon television, F1 fans have become used to hearing the sound of a mysterious voice talking to a driver.
Testing around the clock
By Steven De Groote on in F1To maximise the safety of new parts and materials and to push forward the development of the tyres, teams invest a huge amount of time and money on testing all year round.
First corner approach at Hockenheim
By Steven De Groote on in F1Several corners are famous names in Formula One, such as the Parabolica at Monza or the Raidillon at Spa, but the most important of every single GP is the very first. In a pack of cars, several positions can be gained or lost at once.
F1 expediture
By Steven De Groote on in F1While the FIA is trying everything to limit costs in F1, teams have grown quickly in the last decade and spent huge amounts of money into the pinnacle of motorsport. Have a look to what they spend and how they spend it.
The fuel flap and actuator
By Principessa on in MechanicsNo part of a F1 car is simple. Even those components with a seemingly straightforward function have a story to tell. The fuel flap is a perfect example.
The Dashboard of an F1 car
By Principessa on in F1Apart from the usual controls and displays on the steering wheel, the McLaren MP4-21 still has a dashboard for driver convenience. It's the only car to still have a dashboard today, and McLaren gives a bit more information about it.
A safe approach to helmet design
By Steven De Groote on in F1Formula 1 owes its high safety standards not only to the use of computer technology and high-tech materials in the construction of the cars but also to the consistent enhancement of the helmets and racing overalls.
Tyres crucial at Indianapolis
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsAfter the fiasco of Indy 2005, the tyre companies are wary that this will be the most crucial race of the season. In order to heal the wounds, the tyres must absolutely be competitive in order to put on a good show for the fans.
