Vehicle Development
What was the first F1 car?
1950 Ferrari 375 F1
What is the green flag?
The green flag indicates that the track is clear and normal racing should continue
How does a turbo work?
A turbocharger is spun by the exhaust gas from an engine and forces air in through the other side to make more power
How much money did teams spend in 2021 for development?
Teams spent $140 million on development, combined about $1.4 billion
When did the hybrid era begin?
2014 F1 season
How many points do you get extra for a fastest lap?
1 point
What is the purpose of the MGU-K?
To convert kinetic energy from braking into electricity
Why was Grosjean's crash so explosive?
Because the fuel tank was split in 2 when the engine and transmission detached from the survival cell, causing it all to ignite and explode
When was the halo introduced?
The 2018 F1 season
How many points does 1st place get?
25 points
What are the 4 strokes of an engine?
Intake, compression, power/combustion, exhaust
What do the 2022 cars aim to achieve aerodynamically?
Reduced drag, more focus on ground effect, less dirty air
What was the most powerful vehicle mentioned in my presentation?
The 2022 Ferrari F1-75
What is the meatball flag?
The black flag with an orange circle indicates that a driver has an issue with the car and must retire immediately
ERS systems and a turbocharger
What is the survival cell made of?
It is made of 6mm of extremely strong carbon fibre composite with a layer of Kevlar
What was the lightest vehicle mentioned in my presentation?
1962 Lotus Type 25, 452kg
Who was the most recent person to get a black flag in F1, and when?
Felipe Massa, 2007 Canadian Grand Prix
Describe ground effect
Ground effect is how F1 cars use Bernoulli's principle to create a low pressure zone underneath the car, to essentially suck the car to the ground
What engine does the 2022 F1 car use? (displacement, aspiration, v-angle)
1.6L Turbo-Hybrid 90° V6