Formula 1

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Overview
Formula 1 cars are considered to be some of the fastest in the world. They are single-seater, open wheel race cars. The races are staged by the FIA, the Federation International Association, in a series of races on purposes built track and road courses known as "Grand Prix"s. The cars used in Formula 1 are extremely fast, reaching up to 220mph and having huge cornering g forces. Electronic aids are banned in Formula 1, and as a result the cars are highly dependent on physical grip and aerodynamics.



Formula 1 Cars
Formula 1 cars are very highly regulated, with a minimum weight of 640 kg including gas and driver. Typically the cars are lighter than this weight, with the teams adding ballasts to increase the weight to the minimum (allowing them to perfect the center of gravity). There are further restrictions on the cars, creating a car that has: Performance is extremely high, with the cars able to pull 5g during cornering, 0-60-0 in 5 seconds, and top speeds of over 200 mph.
 * 2.4L V8, Naturally aspirated, 4 valves per cylinder, 18k RPM max
 * Semi-automatic sequential transmissions
 * No electronic aids
 * Strict ground effect limitations
 * Strict aerodynamic limitations
 * Slick Tires
 * Carbon Ceramic Brakes
 * No Race Fuel