Editorial credit: Shahjehan / Shutterstock.com I still remember the controversy that swirled around the Mercedes and Ferrari F1 teams about oil burning to produce more engine power and dominate the sport. That led me to ponder if it was just those two teams involved and what type of oil F1 teams were using where this […]
Editorial credit: Natursports / Shutterstock.com Formula One cars are designed to be one of the fastest racing car types across all racing disciplines. Not only can they go fast down a straight, but they are equally adept at slowing and cornering through the twisty bits in a way that no other racing car can match.
Editorial credit: Sergey Kohl / Shutterstock.com Formula 1 is one of those activities where winning is everything. Everyone who follows this motorsport is familiar with the names of the drivers. After all, they tend to appear on the podium several times during any season. Few casual observers, however, will appreciate that there is an entire
Editorial credit: Ivan Garcia / Shutterstock.com For those who avidly follow Formula 1, the concept of aerodynamics, slipstreaming, ground effects, downforce, and drag is one we hear a lot of but probably don’t understand fully. The thought that something as basic as air can have such an impact on performance is fascinating but hard to
Editorial credit: motorsports Photographer / Shutterstock.com Whether you’re brand new to the sport or you’re a seasoned Formula One fan, you will most certainly have heard the name Red Bull racing. Red Bull racing is easily one of the most competitive Formula One teams in the sport and is also a big fan favorite in
Editorial credit: Michael Cola / Shutterstock.com As we all know, Formula One is one of the most extreme forms of motor racing. The cars are specifically designed to reach ridiculous speeds and maneuver around the tracks quickly for hours at a time. But since the engines are under such duress for such long periods, how
Editorial credit: Jeff Schultes / Shutterstock.com There’s no doubt that F1 is an exhilarating sport. So, you would be forgiven for thinking that F1 cars are kitted out with the same bells and whistles as your vehicle at home. However, there are salient reasons why this is not the case. F1 cars do not have
Editorial credit: cristiano barni / Shutterstock.com F1 is not just about the driver but also the team. Engineers and mechanics form valuable roles in the race team. The mechanics are responsible for working on the race car; the engineers are at the forefront of communicating with the driver and the team. But does each F1
Editorial credit: classic topcar / Shutterstock.com Bugatti has been around for decades and is a name synonymous with racing and hypercar production. The Bugatti Chiron 300+ is the fastest road-legal car available (to those who can afford one), but is it actually faster than an F1 car, and if so, when will it outperform an
Editorial credit: Ev. Safronov / Shutterstock.com It’s race day; you’ve waited a whole week to watch another F1 race, and just as your favorite driver is making headway on the track, their tires lock up. As a result, not only have they lost a bit of time, but they’ve become vulnerable to being overtaken by