What is so special about F1?

Formula *1*. It’s the quickest form of motorsport on the planet (yes an Indycar or a dragster has a higher top speed, but nothing’s getting round a track quicker than an F1 car). It’s the very top of the motorsport tree – every racing driver at the bottom of the pyramid dreams of one day making it to F1.

How do F1 cars accelerate so fast?

Weight and Bodywork Aerodynamics It’s required that high level of structural integrity is achieved with lowest amount of material volume, and careful use of bonding, composites and other advanced materials. The low weight also increases the effective power-to-weight ratio and helps the car accelerate fast.

What’s faster IndyCar or Formula 1?

Formula 1 vs IndyCar – Which Is Faster – The Conclusion An F1 car will outpace an IndyCar on an F1 track time and time again. An F1 car has much more acceleration than an IndyCar and will easily gain a lead on the IndyCar at the start. Its greater downforce also enables it to take the turns at higher speeds.

How long does it take a F1 car to go from 0 to 100km hour?

around 2.9 seconds
0-100km/h takes around 2.9 seconds, while 0-200km/h is achieved in 6.6 seconds.

Why do people watch Formula 1?

Jon Hobbs-Smith’s answer does tell you most of the reasons for watching Formula 1. Here’s a little more to that: Contrary to popular belief, Formula 1 is NOT just cars going around a road and trying to overtake the others.

Is the top speed of a Formula 1 car important?

The assumption that a car with a higher top speed is necessarily the better car may be true in the case of mindless motorsports like Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR (where cars go round and round), but it’s certainly not the case in Formula 1. Some teams have cars which go quicker around corners owing to better aerodynamics.

Is Formula 1 so complicated?

Yes, in essence, and with several layers of abstraction, it is so; but the things that go into attempting to meet this simple objective is a LOT more complicated. Race strategy involves putting on the right tyres and successfully being able to predict how soon or how late they’ll wear off.

Why do you want to join F1?

Another perspective to the already exhaustive list of reasons. For me, F1 is an inspiration. The sheer number of hours put in by the mechanics and drivers, the sheer grunt, the undying desire to go faster and the absolute need to be perfect. The resources aren’t a waste.