Inside a Formula One race car
Formula One race cars are probably the most unique in competition today. The aerodynamics, engines, tires and technology combine to make these bullets take straights at speeds in excess of 220 miles per hour and lateral G-force in the turns of 5.2g. In comparison, the average NHRA Top Fuel Dragster can hit 6g on starting and when the parachute is deployed. The difference is that there are more than 11 turns on an F1 circuit and 50 to 70 laps per race.
The chassis and body of a Formula One car starts with a wooden plank set to the bottom of the floor pan. The plank is 10 mm thick and this simple piece of wood keeps the team engineers in line when it comes to he ground height of the car. If the wood wears by one millimeter, the car is disqualified.
