When watching Formula 1, we usually only pay attention to the number of laps, how much time it took for one lap, the position of the drivers, etc. But behind that there are many interesting facts that we may not know in Formula 1. Here are some of them.
1. In 1 race a racer loses an average of 2 kg of weight. This amount could be more if the race took place on a hot circuit such as Sepang, or Bahrain.
2. The total weight of all equipment that each F1 team must carry for one race is 28 tons. Consists of spare parts, tools, pit stop equipment including three spare chassis. There are about 10,000 spare parts and 1500 wrapping paper and bags with the team logo.
3. 100 radio communications between team members and their racers during the race weekend (Thursday-Sunday). Other communication tools that are carried include 16 CPUs and approximately 30 notebooks / laptops.
4. The braking distance required for F1 cars from a speed of 200km / h to a complete stop is 55 meters. Takes 2 seconds, generates a G-force of up to 5.6G. That means the racer 's body (especially the neck) has to withstand a forward thrust of up to 5.6 times his own body weight. By comparison, a standard passenger car needs a distance of 120 meters to reach 200km / hr until it stops. In 4.1 seconds.
5. The combat in the exhaust of an F1 race car reaches 950 degrees Celsius. When braking, F1 car brake disk temperature can reach more than 1000 degrees Celsius. While the average temperature in the cockpit during the race is 55 degrees Celsius.
6. F1 drivers monitor no less than 15 important functions of the lights and LCD monitors on the steering wheel of an F1 car. Gear position, engine speed, speed, fuel mixture, and others. On the steering wheel there is also a radio communication button, a drinking water pump button, as well as engine and differential computer controls. Behind the steering wheel there is a pedal or lever to move the gear.
7. The number of laps an F1 driver has to take during the 2008 racing season is 1124 laps / lap. Consists of 17 series races in 18 countries around the world.
8. During the race weekend each team spent around 1200 liters of fuel. Plus 70 liters of engine oil and 30 liters of gearbox oil. A 750 hp F1 race car needs 70 liters of fuel to travel 100 km.
9. Especially on the Monaco circuit, a racer can do 3100 gear shifts during the race. In other circuits the racer "only" makes an average of 2500 times the shift of gears. Here you can see the proof on a video format https://f1gp.stream/
10. The amount of water and soft drinks consumed by a racing team during a race day is 3300 liters. During the race on a circuit with hot temperatures such as Sepang, drivers will lose body fluids (dehydration) up to 2.5 liters.
