F1 cars can use a maximum of 110 kilograms of fuel per race (305km / 190 miles), however they don't always fill the car with that much fuel. This is because the more fuel a car starts with the heavier it is, and the more lap time it costs. The amount of fue...
Another way in which teams are keen to get more bang for their (finite) buck is by extending the life of their components – though this is influenced as much by the logistics of the modern calendar as it is by the strictures of the cost-cap. The two-race...
How to Build a Better Formula 1 CarWe asked Dallara to describe how they created a virtual F1 car for iRacing.Dan CarneyDesign News
While 372.5km/h (231.4mph) is the fastest speed set during a race, the fastest speed set with an F1 car is much higher. This record is held by Honda, who took their RA106 to the Bonneville Salt Flats in the US, a site famous for top-speed runs, to try and br...
The 2024 Formula 1 season wraps up this weekend in Abu Dhabi and in many ways nothing is different, but at the same time, everything has changed. First off, you have Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver wrapped up his fourth straight title a couple weeks ago. But his team, Red Bull, has...
It will also reduce the overall cost of F1, which has been rising exponentially over the past few decades. How much is the cost cap? $175m. Some teams currently spend more than that over a season – though not necessarily all on performance. Other teams spend ...
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Car? No automaker reveals the actual figures. So, the final estimation depends on plenty of ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’. The general rule is the larger the car and the bigger the production volume, the more cost-effective they are to manufacture. ...
One of the listed exceptions to the cost cap is racing driver salaries and fees. This means teams are free to pay their star drivers as much as they can afford with no limits. Who is the richest Formula 1 driver ever? Michael Schumacher is thought to be the highest-paid Formula 1 drive...
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1. Set your budget, and stick to it There are a variety of different expenses that come with getting a car — the purchase cost, insurance, car maintenance and fuel being a few of them. Knowing how much you can afford, especially if you plan to pay for it over time, is key to avo...