– Michael Schumacher[/pullquote]
[ M U S T | R E A D ]
Understanding F1 Racing [Formula1.com]
The Basics (1 hour +)
“Every single surface of a modern Formula One car, from the shape of the suspension links to that of the driver’s helmet – has its aerodynamic effects considered. This is because disrupted air, where the flow ‘separates’ from the body, creates turbulence which in turn creates drag and slows the car down…”
How Formula 1 Technology Innovations are Racing Us into the Future [iQ]
Article (4 minutes) – Christian Seabaugh
“Some modern Formula 1 technologies are even being used outside the racetrack. For example, McLaren’s Formula 1 team developed sensors to track its race car’s engine, transmission, and other mechanically vital systems. Now doctors are using those same sensors to monitor the performance of new drugs during clinical trials…”
Formula One’s Elusive American Dream [New York Times]
Article (11 minutes) – Brad Spurgeon
“What I hear from Formula One is that this is one of the best-loved events already, right up there with events like Australia and Monaco. And the reason is because we put on a good show, we have a good infrastructure, a great track, and people love Austin…”
[S U P P L E M E N T S]
8 Incredible F1 Facts That Will Make Your Head Spin [CarValuation.com]
Article (16 minutes) – Carlton Boyce
“The engines in a modern F1 car rev to over 18,000 revolutions per minute, with each piston accelerating to a peak of more than 7,000Gs and rising and falling 300 times per second…”
F1’s New Safety Car is 510BHP of Awesome [Top Gear]
Article (3 minutes) – Vijay Pattni
“4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 up front with 510bhp and 479lb ft of torque, allied to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels. 0-62mph takes just 3.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed just shy of 200mph…”
Revealed: Where Formula One’s $900 Million Prize Money Really Goes [Forbes]
Article (6 minutes) – Christian Sylt
“Pouring a concrete skyscrapers involves a lot more than just wet cement. Workers will wire in place almost 1100 miles of wire…”
The New F1 Power Plants – You Can’t Call Them Engines Anymore [Gizmag]
Article (5 minutes) – Tony Borroz
“No longer are the most technologically advanced racing cars on the planet powered by a simple reciprocating, internal combustion engine (ICE). In addition to the ICE (internal combustion engine) portion of the power unit, there are not one, but two separate and interconnected hybrid systems and three additional power producing components…”
Thanks for reading,
Joe Howard
