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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Circuit Data Length of lap: 6.003 km Total number of laps: 51 Total race distance: 306.049 km Lap record: 1:43.441 (Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 2017) Number of gear changes per lap: 78 Number of DRS zones: 2 The Azerbaijan Grand Prix… Continue Reading →

The Chinese Grand Prix

Circuit Data Length of lap: 5.451 km Total number of laps: 56 Total race distance: 305.066 km Lap record: 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 2004) Number of gear changes per lap: 51 Number of DRS zones: 2 The Chinese Grand Prix… Continue Reading →

The Bahrain Grand Prix

Circuit Data Length of lap: 5.412 km Total number of laps: 57 Total race distance: 308.238 km Lap record: 1:31.447 (Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren 2005) Number of gear changes per lap: 56 Number of DRS zones: 2 The Bahrain… Continue Reading →

The Australian Grand Prix

Circuit Data Length of lap: 5.303 km Total number of laps: 58 Total race distance: 307.574 km Lap record: 1:24.125 (Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 2004) Number of gear changes per lap: 46 Number of DRS (Drag reduction system) zones: 2 The… Continue Reading →

F1 Brakes

Formula 1 brakes are incredibly powerful pieces of machinery. They experience tremendous amounts of pressure from multiple braking points at every circuit.  The car can come to a stop at 100kph in roughly 15 meters, so they need to be… Continue Reading →

Tyres 1 – Compounds

Tyre strategy is a big part of every race weekend. It could make a break a race for some teams, so tyre compound is really important. Each driver is given 13 sets of tyres from the three dry compounds available… Continue Reading →

Power Units

Formula one power units are the most complicated parts in the cars. In 2014 there was a major switch from a 2.4L normally aspirated  V8 engine to the current 1.6L direct injection turbo charged V6 engines. There are 6 components… Continue Reading →

Formula 1 Fuel

Fuel for this sport has changed many times over the years. Current F1 cars burn more fuel than they used to due to their extra weight and downforce. Drivers are allowed 110kg of fuel per race. There are currently five… Continue Reading →

What are the basics of Formula 1 Grand Prix Racing?

Welcome to the pinnacle of motorsport Single seater racing started taking place all throughout the 1900s. One of the original elite racing series was called the European Drivers Championship, with it’s very first season in 1931. Due to World War… Continue Reading →

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