Formula 1 Dictionary : Motions of Formula 1 car
F1 cars don’t just go fast; they move in a dozen sneaky ways that decide races. Vertical bounce,…
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Formula 1 Dictionary : Helmet
Call it what it is: the F1 helmet is a rolling fortress. A carbon-clad miracle that lets drivers…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Karting
Karting isn’t a hobby. It’s the combat school of motorsport. Every Formula 1 great worth mentioning sharpened their…
Formula 1 Dictionary : KERS
KERS. Three letters that made F1 engineers sweat and rivals swear. The Kinetic Energy Recovery System took braking…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Nomex
Let’s settle it up front: Nomex is the unsung hero of Formula 1 safety. It doesn’t roar, it…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Nose Cone
The nose cone is the blunt spear at the front of a Formula 1 car. It looks simple.…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Lubricants
In Formula 1, lubricants aren’t background extras. They’re co-stars with lap time in their contract. The power unit…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Oversteer
Oversteer is the moment your rear tires send a resignation letter mid-corner. The back steps out, the nose…
Formula 1 Dictionary : Mass Damper
Forget fairy tales about “pure driving.” In modern F1, mechanical grip is a dark art, and the mass…
Formula 1 Dictionary : McLaren Mushroom Suspension 2014
McLaren showed up in 2014 with a front suspension that looked like it belonged in a sci‑fi rendering,…