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Dec
F1’s life on the edge
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
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