Formula One uncovered! - F1technical.net
WEBStroll cities confidence in the car as main factor to performance. Revealing what is vital to excel in Formula One, Aston Martin’ Canadian driver Lance Stroll emphasized the importance of being confident behind the...
The Ground Effect - F1technical.net
WEBThe Venturi effect is the key downforce generating ground-effect for a Formula 1 car, the negative pressure created (negative only when compared to the atmosphere, i.e. a relative vacuum) sucks the car into the ground (downforce), because downforce is equal to the integral of pressure over the planform area () of interest; .
Formula One cars of 2006 - F1technical.net
WEBHonda RA106. Honda Racing F1. McLaren Mercedes MP4-21. McLaren International Ltd. Midland Toyota M16. Midland F1. Red Bull RB2 Ferrari. Red Bull Racing. Renault R26.
Forum - F1technical.net
WEB2 days ago · Post here all non technical related topics about Formula One. This includes race results, discussions, testing analysis etc. TV coverage and other personal questions should be in Off topic chat. A place to discuss the characteristics of the cars in Formula One, both current as well as historical.
Lotus 88 - F1technical.net
WEBColin Chapman designed the Lotus 88 to race in the 1981 Formula One championship. The theory behind it was to reduce the buffeting to which the driver of a Formula 1 car had become accustomed since the introduction of ground effect cars, again pioneered by Chapman, in 1977. However, at the first race of the season, in …
Race starting procedure - F1technical.net
WEBMay 23, 2007 · The starting procedure is initiated. The first of the five starting lights goes red. At this stage, the start can still be aborted when a driver raises his hand to signal he's in trouble. 4 seconds to go: if the start is aborted, the drivers will have to do a second formation lap five minutes later. Should this occur, this lap will be regarded ...
Ferrari F2007 - F1technical.net
WEBThe F2007 is the fifty third single-seater built by Ferrari specifically to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship. The project, known internally as the 658, represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the technical regulations that apply for 2007, with changes principally concerning safety, through the introduction of more stringent front and rear crash tests and the addition of a ...
Mercedes AMG F1 W11 - F1technical.net
WEBPowertrain. Designation: Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Performance. Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS. No of valves: 24 (4 per cylinder) Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder) Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft. Bore: 80mm.
Williams FW07D - F1technical.net
WEBWilliams FW07D Cosworth. Active: 11-1982. Team: Williams F1. Team: Frank Williams (TP), Patrick Head (TD), Neil Oatley (CD), Frank Derney (CA), Alan Challis (CM) Drivers: Alan Jones, Jonathan Palmer. The FW07D is a modified Williams FW07 created as a prototype to run 6 wheels on a car. It was Williams' first try of the six-wheeler, adding ...
Formula One engines - F1technical.net
WEBJul 18, 2009 · All F1 engines are naturally aspirated V8's of 2400cc. Engines are limited to 18,000rpm. The weight is exactly 95kg (each manufacturer easily reaches this regulated minimum weight) Engine blocks are constructed of forged aluminium alloy, because of the weight advantages it gives in comparison to steel.