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Considering Formula One is home to the best and brightest minds in engineering, mechanics, and more, it comes as no surprise there’s a lot of technical terms used that you may or may never have heard of before. One of those words you’ll hear during a race is “delta positive.” So, what is it and
In 2021, Formula One introduced a new qualifying format called “Sprint Qualifying” which was held at three races on the calendar. It’s the first time since 2016’s disliked (and short-lived) “elimination qualifying” that we’ve seen a change to the qualifying process. In 2022, we will see Sprint Qualifying at April’s Emilia Romagna GP, July’s Austrian
You’ve probably heard the terms “dirty air” and “slipstream” right? But… what’s the difference? Dirty Air vs. Slipstream They’re actually quite similar with only a slight difference. Slipstream takes place when a car is behind another down a straight. Dirty air takes place in the corners, where cars already have less grip than on the
Push rod vs. pull rod front suspension With the onset of new regulations in 2022, a major change we’ve seen (particularly on the likes of the MCL36) is the resurfacing of pull rod front suspension, something that hasn’t been seen in F1 for the past decade. So, what’s better – push rod or pull rod?
When I first started watching Formula 1, I remember being confused by all of the technical jargon used by teams, drivers, commentators, and fans. I promise you – it’s not that technical or difficult to understand once you know what they’re talking about! Here’s a F1 slang term “dictionary” designed to help you whether you’re
Each Formula 1 Grand Prix consists of a three-day weekend. With the exception of races that use the recently introduced “Sprint Qualifying” format, Friday holds two free practice sections (FP1 and FP2), Saturday holds a final free practice session (FP3) and a qualifying session, and everything concludes on Sunday when the race finally takes place
If you’re new to the wonderful world of Formula One, welcome! I remember feeling like such an outsider when I heard people talking about drivers, cars, races, and more. Let’s get you up to speed with a beginner’s crash course in Formula One, shall we? It’s lights out and away we go… with the basics!
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