HOW IT'S MADE: Formula 1 Cars
It takes a long and complicated process to make a Formula One car. It takes 6 to 10 months, from the beginning of the design to the first test. The computer plays a major role in this process. The capacity of the computer and the simulation software enables engineers to estimate the performance of the car.
However, even in ultra-modern factories that can produce 90% of their own parts, machines have not completely replaced human skills. At least no robot has been able to bend out the exhaust pipe connected to the engine.
The drafting room and workshop of the Formula One car are guarded as tightly guarded like a bank. They are fenced, inspected by security personnel, and illuminated at night to ensure that confidentiality is not leaked.
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An Overview of F1 Cars
Formula One car racing has its roots in the European Grand Prix Championships of the 1920s and 1930s, but the foundation of modern Formula One began in 1946 with the standardization of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) rules, followed by drivers in 1950. World Championship.
The history of sports is parallel to the evolution of its technological regulations. In addition to the World Championship series, non-championship Formula One races have been held for many years, but finally in 1983 due to rising competitive costs. National championships existed in South Africa and England in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Making of F1 Cars
The manufacturing of Formula One cars requires the participation of first-class technical personnel, including technical director, design office manager, competition engineer, composite material department director, mechanic, machining workshop director, electronic engineer, paint and decorator, aerodynamic engineer, and many more.
Among them, the technical director is the true "father of racing," he has to be the commander-in-chief, directing the work of various departments.
Before manufacturing the car, first, use the reduced scale model to test in the wind tunnel.
The wind speed of 300 kilometres per hour is used to simulate the speed of the car on the track. Use this as a reference, and then design the real car.
The production of Formula One racing cars is generally divided into six stages: in the first stage, before painting, the car shell made of layered carbon fibre is baked in a vacuum furnace; in the second stage, the assembled engine is firmed.
Installed on the rear of the car; in the third stage, the side compartment cover of the car shell is radiated; in the fourth stage, the assembled gearbox is connected with the engine (about 20 hours of work); in the fifth stage, the installation Crossarm, suspension, brakes and rear transmission; in the sixth stage, wing panels, body and wheels are installed.
The car can finally start. Only the electronic management system for the gearbox and engine is installed until the car is about to drive away.
F1 car performance
The English name of Formula One is "Formula 1". Its Formula is translated into the formula the real meaning is "regulation", that is, the competition rules regulate the basic concept of racing and the pure racing car manufactured according to the competition rules...
At present, there are racing cars with the basic concept of "sports car" in the world, and the basic concept of formula racing is different from them. In short, it is a monopoly racing car with exposed tires (open-wheel). In the family of formula cars, Formula One is the highest peak of this type of competition.
The latest Formula One racing regulations (1999), the maximum width of the car is 180cm. The overhang of the front wheel is within 120km from the centre of the front wheel, and the overhang of the rear wheel is within 50cm of the centre of the rear wheel.
The engine is required to be naturally aspirated, with a maximum displacement of 3000cc, 4-stroke (stroke), within 12 cylinders. The maximum horsepower of this type of engine has not been officially announced, and it is estimated that it should be between 750-800 horsepower.
The combination of this engine and a carbon alloy chassis (the original product developed by each team independently) will compete at a high speed of approximately 300km a year. This is the Formula One racing competition, also known as the "F1 Grand Prix". Why is it called "Grand Prix", is the transliteration of Grand Prix? Grand Prix in French means grand prize.
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