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items: Best F1 tracks 2024: Top circuits ranked
items: Most F1 points in a season: Highest driver points totals in history
items: Most F1 world championships by drivers: Who has won most titles?
items: F1 drivers with the most podium finishes in history
items: Best F1 drivers of all time ranked
items: F1 drivers with the most pole positions in history
items: How does F1 qualifying work? Format, rules and Sprint
items: Why do F1 cars need warm tyres?
items: What do F1 flags mean? All 10 flags explained – from red to blue
items: What is the red light on the back of an F1 car?
items: How long does an F1 race last? Number of laps per race explained
items: How fast is an F1 car? 0-60mph stats and top speed
items: What is the spec of a 2024 F1 car? Weight, height, engine size
items: What does DRS mean in F1?
items: Most dangerous tracks on the F1 calendar

Best F1 tracks 2024: Top circuits ranked
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date: 2024-04-02T16:10:22.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your complete guide to some of the finest race tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.
encoded: What makes Formula 1 so special is the range of different circuits an countries the paddock visits over the course of a year. All corners of the globe are visited on a yearly basis, meaning fans can get to sample the F1 atmosphere for themselves. Some tracks have taken on an almost mythical status in how they are perceived by fans. A good track usually offers a variety of challenges to drivers and has a combination of fast sweeping bends and sharp turns where overtaking is prevalent. A lot of new circuits have been added to the schedule over the past few years, mainly street venues. However, we all know the classics are the best… RadioTimes.com rounds up our top five circuits on the 2024 calendar. 5. Suzuka, Japan Traditionally held towards the back end o the season, the Suzuka circuit is probably the best motor racing venue in Asia, and has been hosting F1 for over 30 years. It is the only track on the F1 calendar to have a “figure-of-eight” layout with a bridge and underpass making it a unique venue. It combines sweeping and twisting corners in the early part of the lap to high-speed daredevil corners – notably the ferocious 130R where cars approach the left handed kink at approaching 200mph. Suzuka was the venue for flashpoints in the notorious Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost rivalry – in 1989 the two collided at the final chance and Senna was disqualified, handing Prost the title. A year later, with Senna needing to better Prost’s result to claim the title, the took each out on the first corner of the first lap! 4. Silverstone, Britain Britain often considers itself the home of Formula One and Silverstone is the F1 equivalent of Mecca with thousands upon thousands flocking to Northamptonshire every summer. Silverstone has undergone a few layout changes in its history with the current track being used every year since 2011. Like many of the great circuits, it offers varying challenges – the new stadium section where the race starts is a great spot for overtaking an …

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Most F1 points in a season: Highest driver points totals in history
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date: 2024-04-02T16:10:00.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: Formula 1
description: RadioTimes.com brings you the top five F1 driver season points totals in history.
encoded: At the end of each Grand Prix, drivers who finish in the top ten are allocated points that count towards their championship standing. While the order is ultimately what matters, the number of points accumulated over a calendar year is often a good indicator of how dominant a driver has been. The current points system lends itself to high totals, with 25 points available for a win. That goes down to one point for tenth position. Here are the top five points totals in the history of the sport and here’s a word of warning – you might think you’re seeing double, but you’re not! RadioTimes.com brings you the top five driver season points totals in history. 5. Sebastian Vettel – 397 (2013) Sebastian Vettel's dominance in 2013 should not be underplayed. The Red Bull driver won his fourth consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship by a record margin (155 points over Fernando Alonso) and scooped a number of other records along the way. The German amassed 397 drivers' points - the most ever at the time - with 13 wins from 19 races in a season that also saw him win nine races on the bounce - a record later broken by Verstappen. 4. Lewis Hamilton – 408 (2018) Vettel's record would stand for five years before being broken by Lewis Hamilton in 2018. Hamilton was a four-time world champion already, but he wrote his name into the history books further by finishing with 408 points after winning 11 of the 21 races that season. He overturned a mid-season points deficit to beat Vettel to the title and break his points record. 3. Lewis Hamilton – 413 (2019) A year later, a dominant Hamilton went one better on his way to a sixth world championship. The Brit showed remarkable consistency as he finished in the points in all 21 races, winning 11, and totalled an outstanding 413 points. The following year he would go level with Michael Schumacher by winning the F1 Drivers' Championship for a seventh time. 2. Max Verstappen – 454 (2022) Second on the list is Verstappen's outstanding 2022 campaign. …

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Most F1 world championships by drivers: Who has won most titles?
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date: 2024-04-02T16:02:41.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Which drivers have won more world championship titles than any other in the history of Formula 1?
encoded: At the end of their careers, F1 drivers are remembered chiefly for their title hauls. The first driver to be crowned F1 world champion was Nino Farina in 1950 and since then, another 33 drivers have become part of F1’s immortal club. It is the ultimate reward for the sacrifices that drivers make and their ability behind the wheel. The current champion is Max Verstappen, who has won each of the last three titles in F1 and is a hot favourite to continue that streak. He has not yet cracked the top five list of all-time, however. RadioTimes.com brings you the list of the most successful F1 drivers of all time, with Messrs Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton still out in front at the top. =4. Sebastian Vettel – four world titles Vettel was sport’s dominant force in Red Bull’s first golden period at the start of 2010s. The German was already regarded as a prodigious talent prior to lifting his first title and was then the record holder for youngest pole-sitter and race winner after a jubilant 2008 Italian Grand Prix. Heading into the 2010 finale, Vettel was in a four-way battle with Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, and Lewis Hamilton. Despite starting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 15 points adrift of Alonso, a dramatic race meant Vettel became the then-youngest-ever world champion. He utterly dominated the 2011 season before another close season in 2012 saw him defeat the Spaniard by just three points. 2013 was another one-horse race with Vettel winning his final title by 155 points – to date the biggest margin in the history of the sport. He retired at the end of 2022 following a below-par year with Aston Martin. =4. Alain Prost – four world titles Prost was huge figure in the sport during the 1980s and 90s and his rivalry with McLaren team mate and legendary figure Ayrton Senna saw the sport enter a new stratosphere. Senna took more headlines because of his flamboyant and aggressive style but Prost was a world class operator himself,. "The Professor's" smooth driving style an…

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F1 drivers with the most podium finishes in history
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date: 2024-04-02T16:00:29.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Which Formula 1 drivers have been doused in champagne more than any other?
encoded: It is a rite of passage for any Formula 1 driver hoping to climb up the ranks and become a world champion – finishing on the podium. At the end of every Grand Prix, the top three finishers are invited to take part in a podium ceremony where they receive their trophies from selected dignitaries. Then, once the winning national anthems have been played, part of the F1 tapestry involves rivers uncorking a bottle of champagne and spraying each other in jubilation. It is a sight that never fails to capture the magic of F1 and some drivers have made it their business to be in the top three as often possible. RadioTimes.com brings you the top five podium makers. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2023 | How to watch F1 on TV | F1 beginner's guide | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 5. Fernando Alonso – 106 podiums Alonso is the most experienced F1 racer in history, so it seems only too right that he makes the top five of drivers finishing on the podium. For the vast majority of his F1 career, he has fought close to the front of the grid, winning two titles in 2005 and 2006 with Renault. His first taste of the podium came in the 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix in just his second outing for Renault. His last came in Zandvoort in 2023, meaning he also holds the record for longest gap between first and most recent podium. 4. Alain Prost – 106 podiums Prost was the most successful driver through the 1980s and 1990s and it was rare to see him slide out of the top three during his entire career. The Frenchman achieved is first podium in 1981, finishing third in the 1981 Argentine Grand Prix, a season that would see Prost also win his first race. When driving for McLaren between 1984 and 1989, it was difficult to knock him out of the top three. Only mechanical faults in the British and Italian Grand Prix of 1988 prevented him from finishing in the top two and he bowed out in the same way, finishing in the top three in 12 of 16 races en route to the 1993 title. …

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Best F1 drivers of all time ranked
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date: 2024-04-02T15:50:39.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Our complete round-up of the best F1 drivers in history.
encoded: F1 has produced plenty of global superstars in its 74-year history with many of its stars becoming household names. The sport lends itself to a certain mystique. After all, it isn’t like football where any member of the public can play five-a-side themselves. Those who compete at a certain time are the only ones in the world. They are unique figures 776 drivers have taken part in F1 Grands Prix over the years with a select few becoming “Hall of Fame” worthy. RadioTimes.com brings you our round-up of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. 10. Sebastian Vettel Vettel perhaps doesn't get the credit he deserves due to the fact his F1 career ended in relative mediocrity at the end of 2022. However, for four years at Red Bull, he was virtually untouchable, particularly in 2011 and 2013 when he won the title with several races to spare. The German – a former protege of Schumacher – was an excellent frontrunner and often dominated races in which he started on pole. A move to Ferrari did not yield in any further success but the German in certainly a great of the sport. 9. Fernando Alonso It was always going to take a special driver to knock Michael Schumacher off his perch following five straight titles with Ferrari, and Alonso proved exactly that in his Renault in 2005 and 2006. The Spaniard was a driving prodigy and showed plenty of ability, driving for the notoriously slow Minardi in 2001. He moved to Renault in 2003 and two years later, the French manufacturer was standing on the top step of the podium. A mixture of recklessness and bad career decisions – notably joining McLaren in 2007 to race alongside rookie Lewis Hamilton – meant that he never achieved another tile win. However, he had a few of close shaves with Ferrari, finishing second in both 2010 and 2012, just three points behind Vettel in the latter. 8. Sir Jackie Stewart Scotsman Stewart won three world championship titles in the 1970s and did that whilst driving for two different teams. He won the 1969 c…

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F1 drivers with the most pole positions in history
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date: 2024-04-02T14:05:21.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Who is the ultimate Mr Saturday?
encoded: While there is an obvious importance placed on Sunday for race day, Saturday qualifying is just as vital in order to have as big a chance of possible as winning the race. With overtaking so difficult in modern F1 due to the wideness of the cars, a lot of drivers and teams’ hopes rest on their qualifying performance. Therefore, it is vital to master the art of setting a quick lap time. The driver who laps the quickest time in qualifying on a Saturday starts on pole position, meaning they have a clear run to the first corner. Some drivers mastered the art of setting quick lap times under pressure. RadioTimes.com brings you the top five F1 pole-sitters of all time. 5. Max Verstappen – 35 poles Ok, for the past few years, Verstappen has been aided by having far and away the best car on the grid. But a driver still must pedal it around quickly and efficiently and Verstappen certainly has done that. He has had a habit of dashing the hopes of other teams and drivers just when they think they have got top spot secured. In 2023, he started on pole in 12 of 22 races and won every race on which he was frotn of the grid. 4. Sebastian Vettel – 57 poles When Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel were dominating F1 between 2010 and 2013, the German qualifying on pole position was almost an inevitability. His first pole came in 2008 with Toro Rosso (the sane weekend he grabbed his first win) but Vettel became a qualifying titan when he was promoted to the senior Red Bull team in 2009. 2011 was the high point for the four-time world champion, qualifying first in an incredible 15 of 19 races. He was also the top dog in 2013, the year he won the title by 155 points, coming first in nine of the 19 races. 3. Ayrton Senna – 65 poles Senna was a demon in qualifying and over 40% of his Grand Prix starts saw him begin the race on pole position. The Brazilian, widely regarded as the most naturally talented F1 driver of all time, frequently laid down a marker for the race ahead during qualifying sess…

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How does F1 qualifying work? Format, rules and Sprint
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date: 2024-02-28T15:33:27.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your complete guide to F1 qualifying, including details about the format and rules.
encoded: An F1 weekend would not be complete without qualifying on a Saturday as drivers compete to be as a high on the grid as possible for Sunday’s race. Ultimately, for an F1 driver to become a world champion with races wins on Sundays, they have to perform strongly in qualifying on Saturdays. What is the best way to ensure they succeed? Qualify as far up the grid as possible so they have little to no traffic to navigate. Qualifying is just as important and just as thrilling as race day in F1 and is often a good indicator of how a car is likely to perform when the lights go out. Watch Formula 1 qualifying live on Sky Sports Legendary Argentine racer Juan Manuel Fangio took the first-ever pole position in F1 with his Alfa Romeo 158 at the 1950 British Grand Prix and in the following 72 years, qualifying sessions have provided almost as much drama as the races themselves. Over the years, the format of qualifying has altered and for around a decade, it has operated a “knock-out” style format. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know about F1 qualifying. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 How does the F1 weekend work? Drivers usually arrive on Thursday to undertake a day of media ahead of the race weekend. Then, Friday is when the on-track action commences. There are two free practice sessions on Friday afternoon with teams getting some valuable lap times under their belts ahead of qualifying and race day. Engineers and data analysts can observe the performance of the cars in these sessions and relay to the drivers what is good and bad. The car can be adjusted accordingly while strategies for qualifying the race can also be decided. Tyre degradation and aerodynamic performance are just two of the factors considered while drivers will look to learn the circuits once more – usually 12 months after they have last raced there. A third free practice takes p…

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Why do F1 cars need warm tyres?
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date: 2024-02-28T15:30:13.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Formula 1 tyres spend most of race day in cosy warm blankets – but why do drivers need warm tyres to begin with?
encoded: Before the start of every race, cars are lined up on the grid receiving final checks before they action commences. A noticeable feature is the tyres, or more specifically, the blankets that cover them while they lie stationary on the grid. Additionally, before the race begins proper, cars will undertake a formation lap where they follow the safety car in grid order at a slow speed in order to warm-up the tyres. Tyres have become an increasingly important aspect of F1 and you will rarely go five minutes without hearing commentator or pundit refer to them. Regardless of their age or their compound (hard or soft tyres), they have to be warm for drivers to feel comfortable and RadioTimes.com will explain why. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 Why do drivers warm up their tyres? Very simply, warmer tyres are grippier on the tarmac and that is essential when driving a car which can be chucked around corners at 190mph. When lining up on the grid before the start of a race, the tyres are wrapped up in covers – acting almost like a blanket – in order to preserve as much heat in them as possible. Watch Formula 1 live on Sky Sports During the warm-up laps before a race, drivers will “weave” their cars when going at slower speeds in order to inject more heat into the tyres. The weaving creates extra movement and load on the tyres which subsequently warms up the rubber. By contrast, some drivers compare driving on cold tyres to driving on sheet ice, and lap times set immediately after pit stops are usually slower with more caution being exercised. View Green Video on the source website What type of tyres are available to drivers? Pirelli are the current manufacturers of F1 tyres and have been the sole supplier in the sport since 2011. For 2023, there are seven types of tyres available to use for a race weekend. Two sets are for driving in wet weather conditions while ther…

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What do F1 flags mean? All 10 flags explained – from red to blue
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date: 2024-02-28T15:28:49.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: We all know what the chequered flag means in Formula 1, but what are the other nine colours all about?
encoded: To ensure the smooth running of any F1 race, a series of flags are in operation to communicate messages to drivers on circuit so they can react accordingly. Circuit marshals – who are some of the unsung heroes in motor racing – are stationed all around the track and they are the first people to react if there is an accident, breakdown, or spillage of oil, for example. Ten different coloured flags are used in Formula 1 and are easily identifiable to drivers. RadioTimes.com defines what they all mean and what situations they can be used in. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 What do F1 flags mean? All 10 flags explained Chequered flag The one synonymous with motor racing and the one every driver wants to see. The chequered flag is waved to indicate the end of a motor race and is first waved to the winning driver. Normally an FIA (the sport’s governing body) official waves the flag but occasionally a celebrity will be given the honour – the likes of David Beckham and Serena Williams have done so before. Yellow flag This is to indicate an upcoming hazard, such as a crash or a car that has pulled up due to a mechanical fault. Drivers must slow down and no overtaking is permitted until they have encountered a green flag. Additionally, if there are double-waved yellow flags then drivers should be expected to slow down significantly or potentially stop. This is for more serious incidents. Green flag The green flag is waved to drivers who have bypassed the yellow flag zone. It is also used to indicate an incident has been cleared. Drivers will then return to normal on-track conditions. Red flag This is used for when an incident is serious enough for the session to be halted. Generally, it is waved when there is a crash so serious that a driver needs to be extracted from the car or when multiple cars are involved and the clear-up operation will visibly take time. Driver…

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What is the red light on the back of an F1 car?
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date: 2024-02-28T15:27:56.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: We're here to help you solve the mystery of the red light on Formula 1 cars.
encoded: While F1 cars are special machines in their own right, there are some more minor and mundane features that are not too dissimilar to every day cars that are driven on roads up and down the land. For every front front and rear wing for example, you have a standard set of wing mirrors. And all F1 cars are equipped with a red light at the back which can flash. They may forgettable but are a very important safety feature of a modern Formula 1 car. And after all, driver safety is of paramount importance and one of the biggest differences between now and 1950 when the sport began. The red light serves two primary functions and RadioTimes.com will take a look at what exactly they are. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 Why is the flashing red light used during wet races? Quite simply, the light is there to alert drivers behind that a car is in front of them, like in a road car. Even light rain can be extremely difficult to drive in with all the spray flying up from the road as well as rain marks on the driver’s helmet visor. And, obviously, with cars being open cockpits, there are no windscreens to wipe. Think about how challenging it can be to drive on a motorway in wet conditions doing 60-70mph. Then times that by nearly three and that is what the experience of wet weather driving in F1 is like. Cars are so difficult to spot in front and the red light offers a hugely important visible aid to drivers to avoid massive accidents from potentially occurring. View Green Video on the source website What does the red light mean in clear conditions? In general, the red light is used in dry conditions only in qualifying or practice sessions and is used to indicate a car is slowing down or coasting along towards the pit lane. A car usually does this when it has completed a qualifying lap and is slowing down before returning to the pit lane. Conversely, it may be saving its ty…

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How long does an F1 race last? Number of laps per race explained
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date: 2024-02-28T15:24:23.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: We round up the all the time limits and rules regarding the length of Formula 1 races, including the number of laps per race.
encoded: One of the reasons why F1 is the ultimate test of driver skill is endurance, with drivers’ concentration and physical ability tested for around 90 minutes. F1 drivers are supreme athletes who have over time, developed an ability to deal with G Forces and blazing hot temperatures at certain venues. Drivers are subjected to long races and with the number of races growing each year and a season last from March to December, it is even more vital they are refreshed and ready. Watch Formula 1 live on Sky Sports Races a set to a number of pre-determined laps depending on how long the circuit is and RadioTimes.com will take a deeper dive into a how long a Grand Prix takes to complete. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 How long does an F1 race last? Every race on the F1 calendar is designed to last approximately 90 minutes, though some will invariably last longer or shorter. The minimum distance a Grand Prix can be held over is 190 miles (305km), the only exception being Monaco, which runs at 160 miles (260km). All circuits are varied in terms of their length and overall speed meaning a different number of laps are required for completion of the minimum distance. The traditional formula used for calculating the number of laps is 305 (the minimum distance of a Grand Prix in kilometres) divided by the length of one lap (in kilometres). For example, the track at Spa is 7km long. 350 divided by 7 leaves us with 43.5 and rounded up, that sets the Belgian Grand Prix at 44 laps. In terms of time, races have a two-hour window for completion. A race will end in that time window even if the pre-determined number of laps are not completed. However, if inclement weather conditions halt a race, or there is a bad crash which leads to a red flag, then the race can last up to three hours from the point at which it started. View Green Video on the source website How many laps in each …

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How fast is an F1 car? 0-60mph stats and top speed
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date: 2024-02-28T15:20:38.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: We round up some of the facts and figures to pin down exactly how fast an F1 car can really go.
encoded: Just how fast do these Formula 1 rocket ships go? We take a closer look at all the important stats an F1 car can record It is the dream of so many young children across the world – to drive an F1 car. Not only for the glitz and glamour of being involved in a sport that takes you to all corners of the globe, but for the sheer exhilaration of driving cars that are feats of outstanding engineering. Watch Formula 1 live on Sky Sports F1 has long been classed as the top level of motorsport and one reason for that is, maybe quite obviously, the fact they are the fastest cars in the world around a race track. Enormous engines are coupled with lightweight chassis to create the sort of blink-and-you’ll-miss it monsters that zip around. RadioTimes.com details below the speed at which an F1 car can travel and how quickly they accelerate from a standing start. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 How fast is an F1 car? The modern F1 car can reach speeds of roughly 220mph on average when bombing down long straights. The fastest speed ever recorded in a race was from Valtteri Bottas’s Mercedes in the 2016 Mexican Grand Prix when he reached a startling 231mph, though certain conditions have to be met for that to happen. In terms of raw speed, F1 cars are not the quickest cars in the world – that gong belongs to IndyCars which compete in the United States. That is down to the fact that F1 cars are more reliant on downforce which slows them down in a straight line, but they are dynamite when going round corners. To put it into perspective, the fastest road legal car to ever drive around the Top Gear test track was a Ferrari SF90 Stradale in a time of one minute and 11 seconds. The Renault car which Fernando Alonso drove in the 2004 F1 World Championship went around in 59 seconds. View Green Video on the source website F1 cars 0-60mph speed The classic metric for measuring the ac…

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What is the spec of a 2024 F1 car? Weight, height, engine size
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date: 2024-02-28T15:17:26.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: All the crucial details you need to know about Formula 1 cars' dimensions.
encoded: What sort of regulations are F1 cars bound by? The early part of the calendar year is always an exciting time for F1 fans and participants, as it signifies the launch of brand new cars. Ten teams in total devote a day in the calendar to releasing their new machinery, which they hope will take them to success in the upcoming season. Designing an F1 car is a mammoth process and is a real tester for those at the forefront of the operation. The sport is heavily regulated in terms of the car specifications, to ensure that there are no overwhelming discrepancies between the teams at the top and teams the bottom. While there will always be standout cars, such as the Red Bull which has taken Max Verstappen to multiple championship successes, all cars have to adhere to certain criteria to be allowed to race. RadioTimes.com will take a closer look at what those are. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 How heavy can an F1 car be? Ahead of 2023, the regulations were slightly adjusted so the car is lighter than 2022 and previous years. Every car on the grid must weigh a minimum of 796kg, meaning designers will be scouring across their machinery to try and shave off as much unnecessary weight as possible. The figure of 796kg is minus the fuel allocation, which can take a car to above 900kg if filled to the brim. Over the years, F1 cars have become more lightweight yet stronger as the technology has increased. Most of the bodywork is made of carbon fibre which is both extremely strong and also light. View Green Video on the source website What is the height and width of an F1 car? Formula One cars must be no longer than 200cm wide and 95cm tall. While there is theoretically no maximum length, several rules set indirect limits on those dimensions, meaning every F1 car looks very similar. In terms of the ride height, cars were generally 30-35mm off the ground in 2022 under new …

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What does DRS mean in F1?
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date: 2024-02-28T15:10:54.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Formula 1 drivers are always using DRS to get ahead of the game – but what does it actually mean?
encoded: DRS has become a common point of contention in F1 over the years, but what does it entail? What makes motor racing such an exciting sport for the spectator? Lots of things if we’re being honest, but wheel-to-wheel racing and overtaking would be a commonly selected answer. No-one wants to see processional Grands Prix where the result is essentially a rehash of qualifying. Some of the sport’s finest moments have come from daring overtakes where drivers put their cars and bodies on the line for extra points. In order to increase the number of overtakes during a race, the system was launched in 2011 and has received mixed reviews ever since. Supporters say racing is more exiting and unpredictable as a result while critics believe the system provides “artificial” excitement. RadioTimes.com will explain what exactly DRS is and how it works in F1 to help you get to grips with one of the common pieces of jargon. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2024 | Watch F1 on TV | Listen to F1 on radio | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 What does DRS stand for? DRS stands for Drag Reduction System - a system that was introduced to the sport back in 2011 in order to promote overtaking. It acts like a boost or an aid for drivers to safely overtake a competitor when they are close by. The system can only be used in specially designated DRS activation zones (usually one or two zones per race) and is only used when a driver is within one second of the car in front. To activate the system, the driver simply pushes a button which opens up a section of the rear wing, which reduces aerodynamic drag and increases the straight-line speed of the car. View Green Video on the source website This makes it possible for the driver to quickly make up ground on the car just in front of them at a faster pace than normal thus allowing them to overtake, while the car in front is not allowed to use DRS, unless they themselves have an interval of less than a second to the car in fr…

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Most dangerous tracks on the F1 calendar
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date: 2023-03-02T09:00:45.000Z
creator: Dan McCarthy
subject: Formula-1
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: We round up some of the most infamous tracks on the Formula 1 calendar.
encoded: One of the defining characteristics of Formula One has always been that it is dangerous, and like all other forms of motorsport, certain circuits on the calendar are particularly hazardous to negotiate. Safety has become a paramount feature in F1 and cars today are stronger than they ever have been. Gone are the days when fatalities were a regularity as car and track designs are more geared towards the sport being as safe as possible. Despite that, some circuits do possess big risks for drivers due to certain corners or the tightness of the track. Here are five circuits that unleash the inner daredevil of an F1 driver. Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2023 | How to watch F1 on TV | F1 beginner's guide | F1 highlights | F1 presenters | F1 on Channel 4 5. Red Bull Ring, Austria The Red Bull Ring is a classic F1 circuit in the picturesque Styrian mountain range — but it can prove to be treacherous for drivers. It's a pure power circuit with several long straights and sharp braking points and any mistake will punish drivers to the max. There are big gravel traps to stop spinning cars from smashing into the tyre barriers, but with speeds of 200mph regularly being reached, one mistake could be very costly. The long uphill section towards the tight turn two hairpin has seen some big incidents in the past, with unsuspecting drivers being t-boned by cars that have flown onto the grass. Watch Formula 1 live on Sky Sports 4. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Part of the appeal of Spa — a true favourite among drivers and fans alike — is the undulating and tricky nature of the circuit. The most iconic corner is the sweeping downhill to uphill Eau Rouge at the beginning of the track where a car’s handling is tested as much as the engine's power. Sadly, it has claimed lives in motor racing and it was only four years ago that Formula 2 (a support series to F1) driver Anthoine Hubert died there following a massive shunt. The blind summit of the corner adds to the challenge, w…

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