Features
Pit stop
By Steven De Groote on in F1The job in the pits is one of the most pressured in the world of Formula One. Pit stops have become more and more important over the last years. Since overtaking moves are rarer than ever, pit stops have become the prime opportunities to gain places.
A day in the life of a tyre fitter
By Principessa on in MechanicsWe’ve all marvelled at the speed and precision of Formula 1 pit stops. That highly orchestrated handful of seconds when a car is fuelled and its tyres are replaced. They can make or break a race.
Transporting equipment to Canada
By Steven De Groote on in F1The Formula One circus is up for Canada this weekend, which means travelling the cars and equipment by air. A lot of delicate equipment must be moved, and here's how they do it.
Traction control
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsForever F1 teams have been trying to improve traction with driver aids. One of the most effective and allowed one is traction control, which cuts engine power to the wheels to go faster.
Driver equipment
By Steven De Groote on in F1Due to the high security demands in F1, drivers are fixed into the cockpit and equipped with safe clothing and rock strong helmets.
Fuel
By Steven De Groote on in F1Fuel is the sole source of power for a Formula One car today and is therefore crucial for performance. Fuels have evolved greatly through history because of refuelling, pitstop strategies, fuel tank regulations and engine characteristics.
Pitlane activity
By Steven De Groote on in F1Hours before the start, the F1 pitlane is already full of action, and is usually remains so during the whole race. As races can be won or lost in the pit area, the Williams F1 team give an insight.
Cool Technology For Hot Tyres
By Principessa on in F1Without prior heating, Bridgestone's current Formula 1 tyres would take several laps to reach their optimum operating temperatures. Races could be lost during that time, which is why all the teams pre-heat their tyres in custom-made blankets.
Steering wheel
By Steven De Groote on in F1As recently as 1992, the steering wheel on a Formula 1 car was a relatively plain, but now, it's an entirely different story
Gearbox stress in Monaco
By Steven De Groote on in F1The Monaco Grand Prix is not only one of the hardest stress tests in the Formula 1 calendar for the drivers: the race on the streets of the Principality on the Cote d'Azur also places huge demands on the machinery, and especially the gearbox.
