In formula 1 races, overcut and undercut are two different pit stop strategies. The undercut is when a driver makes a pit stop before other cars to get a fresh set of tires. With these tires, the driver expects to go faster than others. On the other hand, an overcut is when a driver takes …
“Out brake” is a term used to describe a driver braking too late or too softly and overrunning a corner. It’s a mistake made during overtaking moves. This is due to a driver misjudging the braking point and losing control of the car. Out braking is a common error made by drivers, it can occur …
Oversteer and understeer are two scenarios when a vehicle responds to the steering input of the driver. Both conditions refer to situations when the wheels lose traction and slide. Oversteer is when the rear wheels lose traction causing the car to spin out of control. This happens during a turn when the driver applies more …
Prime tire and option are two types of tires used in F1 races. Drivers have to use at least one set of prime tires and one set of option tires during a race. Prime tires have harder rubber compounds and they are more durable. On the other hand, option tires have more grip since they …
Nomex is an artificial fire-resistant fiber used to make F1 driver’s overalls, gloves, underwear, and boots. This material is an engineering piece of wonder designed to ensure the safety of the driver. It is a type of heat-resistant and flame-retardant material made from a type of synthetic polymer called meta-aramid. It was developed by DuPont …
F1 Monocoque is the survival cell designed to protect drivers in the event of a crash or clash on the race track. The term “monocoque” comes from a French word for “single shell”. Single shell because the entire structural load of the car is supported by an internal framework, and not by a separate frame. …
During a race, bits of rubber from a formula 1 cars tire gets thrown off. These rubber accumulates over the duration of a race since no cleaning is done. It is extremely difficult to drive on those rubbers. F1 drivers says it’s like driving on marbles, hence the name marbles. It is difficult for drivers …
Marshals are a group of volunteers wearing orange overalls and helping complete a race smoothly. There are different types of marshalls in F1 races and their role on the track varies. Trackside marshalls, flag marshalls, pit marshalls, startline marshalls, paddock marshalls, and administrative marshalls are the types of marshals now. Marshalls usually don’t get paid …
A lollipop in F1 is a large sign mounted on a long pole held by a pit crew. The lollipop was used in older F1 races to signal a driver about his pit box location, when to change gears, and when to exit the pit box. The sign typically has a handle on the back, …
When an F1 driver keeps their right foot on the throttle and used the left foot for braking, it is called left foot braking. This style of driving was made popular in the 1990s due to the invention of hand clutches. This driving style comes in handy when cornering or cruising at high speed. This …
