Friday, August 26, 2011

Formula 1 Video: Discovering Unique Features in F1 Cars

By Carl Keenan


A great Formula 1 video can feature pure racing action or the features of the cars themselves, or both. It is very easy to access these videos on the Internet. Some are at the FIA official website, others on the huge video mega-sites, and still others on the F1 team sites themselves. The challenge is actually finding them in one place!

Formula 1 video viewing will teach you how to watch for the effects of design features while the car is in race conditions. These cars are quite different from other race cars in the sense that they have KERS, open wheels, carbon brakes, and the new DRS system to promote passing. They also have no refueling in 2011 which means fuel management is crucial. Finally, the new Pirelli tires wear out very quickly, forcing teams to pit stop and change their strategies mid-race. All of this can be seen on-screen during races and test sessions.

If you're interested in the technology of these cars, a lot of it can be seen in photographs -- mostly the body design. However, most of the technology is hidden beneath the bodywork, such as electronics, engine, chassis, shocks and springs, etc. All teams try to be observant of the other teams and their latest designs. Unless you watch the pit lane and racing action on TV or film you will most likely miss the incredible new technology developed for every race.

Formula 1 cars running on a circuit at a speed of 360km/h with their engines winding up to 18,000 revolutions per minute are a sight to see. This energy can be witnessed in Formula 1 video when you observe the race from the beginning to the end. Fans of F1 are very proud of these races and how the cars evolve rapidly from race to race.

During the 2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, more than 500 million people turned their televisions on to watch each race. F1 videos for the 2010 Championship and beyond are available at the FIA official website. Or you can search around dedicated racing sites to find the Formula 1 video you want.




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