Why do people who drive F1 cars have to withstand 5 times their own gravity for an hour
In fact, "1 hour" is too exaggerated. "Bearing 5 times the gravity of oneself" means that the driver needs to overcome a strong inertia when cornering. Just like when a normal car brakes suddenly, people will also rush forward. At that time, in fact You're also experiencing gravity (centrifugal force), but it's just too small to be uncomfortable. For the acceleration, braking and cornering performance as good as F1, the gravity (centrifugal force) of the driver is naturally very large. Without professional training, it may even cause fractures~~~ After the death of countless drivers, F1 only With HANS (Head and Neck Protection System)
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F1 cars don't have any driver assistance systems
We all know that our family cars have a variety of body stability systems, anti-lock braking, anti-skidding, etc., but these are not available in F1 cars, so it is quite a test for drivers to drive when turning in F1. Technical, especially in the rain, can be imagined how difficult it is to drive.
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A good start helps to get a good result in the race
A good start helps to achieve a good result in the race, but the start of an F1 car requires a lot of skill. When an F1 car starts, the engine speed will be around or even higher. If the power is insufficient, the car may take the initiative. Disengage the clutch, resulting in a failed start, and even if you manage to start the car, you need to be careful to keep the tires from spinning. Famous car presenter Richard Hammond had a failed start the first time he drove an F1 car
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F1's physical requirements for drivers are quite strict
Just imagine, when you are sitting in a narrow cockpit in a thick fireproof suit, struggling with a G value of nearly 5 G for 3 hours at an average speed of -/h and maintaining a high degree of concentration, a normal person It's not very comfortable to withstand a G value of 3 G.
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Because the harder it is, the more carbon material is required
Because the harder it is, the more carbon material is required, and the more carbon material, the more brittle the structure is. Therefore, it is stipulated that some materials are not allowed to be used. These materials are not elastic enough to be suitable for the F1 sports environment. This is the so-called "high modulus" carbon fiber.
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What does the chassis of an F1 car do?
And the connection point of the rear half (engine, gearbox, rear suspension and rear wing), so it is subject to huge bending moments and torques. The sides of the chassis of the racing car also had to be very strong, because that is the connection point of the side cabin, and there will be a strong airflow through it.
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What material is the body of an F1 car made of?
F1 racing cars can be as light as swallows, mainly due to the extensive use of lightweight materials in the manufacturing process of racing cars. For example, a composite material called a "sandwich" is used to make the car body
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Carbon fiber material - light and strong
In terms of aerodynamics, the "Venturi aerodynamic system" (large air intakes on both sides under the front of the car) is common in super sports cars to increase downforce and improve stability. In addition, Ferrari has its own unique technology in engine power adjustment, suspension design and weight distribution of the car body.
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Engines of high-performance NA cars such as BMW M5, M6, Lamborghini sports cars, etc.
It can be used in conjunction with a turbocharger in a racing car (the same is true for super cars with more than horsepower), it is very difficult to modify the engine of a general NA car with multi-throat direct injection. Ferrari sports car body panels are mostly carbon fiber material - light and strong
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The engine of an F1 car has about one moving part
Its maximum speed can break through rpm, while the maximum speed of ordinary car engines usually does not exceed rpm. When the engine of an F1 car is running at its highest speed, the spark plug fires every second, the piston reciprocates several times, and its acceleration is even higher.
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F1 car is the most advanced formula car
Every car in the F1 arena has a super engine. At present, the FIA stipulates the upper limit of the displacement of the F1 racing engine, so each team will set the displacement of the racing engine.
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F1, known as "Formula One Championship" in Chinese, is the English Formula Grand
The abbreviation of Prix, the official full name of the current competition - "FIA
Formula
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Championship” (Formula 1 World Championship).
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What is an F1 car?
Correct solution: Formula means equation in mathematics, which is also the reason for the translation error. In F1, the original meaning is "specification", that is, a racing car with a unified specification. Because of the highest level, it is solidly called F1).
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Many current car companies have participated in F1 events
Such as Ferrari, Benetton, McLaren, Williams, Renault, Honda, Toyota, BMW, Sauber, Jordan, Jaguar, Minardi, Midland, Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Alfa Romeo, Ma Sierra, Lancia, Cooper, Lotus, Brabham.
Macha, Trier, Super Aguri, Tyrell, Porsche, Arrow, Ligier, Tyrell, Arrow, Stewart, Prost, Porsche, Shadow, March, Ligier, Non-Dipaldi , Benz, etc.
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A plate on the rear wing of an F1 car can be opened
A plate on the rear wing of an F1 car can be opened, and the drag of the rear wing will be much smaller when the rear wing is opened, which can increase the speed.
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rear wing provides downforce
The rear wing provides downforce, which improves rear wheel grip and also improves cornering speed.
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