Just like any racing car, but more so, a Formula 1 car is like a living organism in the way it requires constant attention just to keep it functioning. The engine oil needs to be pre-warmed as do the tires, yet heat must be diverted away from other components. The brakes don’t start working properly until the carbon-fiber discs are at around 932 degrees F, yet get them much above 1,472 degrees F for any length of time and they will oxidize, heating themselves out of existence as the air passes over them.
There are tiny operating parameters and  … More
Great battle between the Porsche GT1 and the McLaren F1 GTR at Le Mans in 1996. Listen to the great sound of the McLaren and see the nice flames at the back side of the Porsche when the driver is changing gears