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Formula One - Car Design, Specs, Rules
- Construction. Every F1 car is composed of two main components − the chassis and the engine. ...
- Gearbox. ...
- Steering Wheel. ...
- Fuel. ...
- Tires. ...
- Brakes. ...
- Speed and Performance.
- How many parts does a F1 car have?
- What are Formula 1 cars made of?
- What is the most important part of a F1 car?
- Why is it called Formula 1?
How many parts does a F1 car have?
An F1 car contain an average of 80,000 components per car, and with 22 cars on the grid at the start of the season that means F1 generated 1.7 million parts before we even start counting spares.
What are Formula 1 cars made of?
With the exception of the engine, gearbox and wheel carriers, a Formula One car is made almost exclusively from carbon fibre. High rigidity and strength, coupled with very low weight, are the stand-out attributes of carbon. It boasts a similar level of rigidity to steel, but is around five times lighter.
What is the most important part of a F1 car?
The front wing is one of the most important parts of an F1 car. As the first part of the car to come into contact with the oncoming airflow when the car hits the track, the front wing is fundamental for the car's aerodynamic performance.
Why is it called Formula 1?
The 'Formula' part of the name refers to the set of rules that racers and racing teams must comply, the 'One' part represents the fact that is the top racing category in the FIA, comprissing the fastest and most advanced cars.
