The 24 Hours of Le Mans, which has been held on the Sarthe circuit near the city of Le Mans since 1923, is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the world of auto racing. Racers fight for 24 hours to complete the most laps on the 13.6 km long track in sports cars with state-of-the-art engines and aerodynamics. Since it is not possible for a race of this length to be completed by a single race driver, each team usually participates in the race with 3 race drivers.
Vehicles, which are divided into four classes according to their technical and aerodynamic characteristics, race at the same time and are rewarded at the end of the race for the fight they won against their rivals in their own categories. In addition, the team that makes the best number of laps among all the cars participating in the race wins the grand prize.
The biggest feature that distinguishes Le Mans races from other auto races is the length of the race time. As the name suggests, the Le Mans 24 Hour Race lasts for 24 hours and the team with the most laps wins the race. For example, Toyota Gazoo Racing team, which was the winner of the last three years, won the race in 2018 with 388 laps and 5286 km, while completing 385 and 387 laps in the next two years. In the Le Mans races organized by the Automobile Club de L'Ouest, the durability of the cars specially produced for the race is important as well as their speed.
Vehicles participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans races, in which an average of 60 racing drivers compete each year, are divided into four categories according to their characteristics. Hypercar (formerly LMP1) and LMP2 are the two top classes of racing cars. The cars included in these two classes, which stands for Le Mans Prototype, are distinguished from the other two classes by their maximum speed, weight and engine power. Cars competing in the Hypercar class are more likely to win the race than other classes. The reason for this is that vehicles in the Hypercar category are subject to less technical and aerodynamic limitations than other classes.
The cars of Toyota, Porsche and Audi brands, which have managed to win the race in the last 10 years, are the vehicles competing in the LMP1 (Hypercar) class. The Hypercar class is the only category in which teams are allowed to use hybrid technology in their vehicles. There is no engine volume limitation for vehicles that benefit from hybrid technology. In non-hybrid vehicles, the engine volume is limited to 5.5 liters. Similarly, the weights of the vehicles are also included in some limitations according to the hybrid technology preference.
The most obvious limitation that distinguishes the vehicles in the LMP2 class from the vehicles competing in the Hypercar class is the engine volume. The engines of the vehicles in the LMP2 class are 4.2-liter Gibson V8 engines with a power generation capacity of 600 horsepower. The chassis production of LMP2 vehicles is made by four companies determined by the race committee.
Vehicles competing in the LMGTE PRO class are not prototype vehicles, unlike the vehicles competing in the first two classes. It is possible for the factory vehicles to compete in Le Mans races after they are modified with additions limited to certain scales. At Le Mans 24 races, world-famous brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Chevrolet Corvette and BMW are allowed to prove themselves in this category in terms of durability and speed. Large companies, aware of the importance of a championship to be won in Le Mans races in terms of brand and product advertisement, prefer to entrust their vehicles to professional pilots.
The LMGTE AM class is the category for mostly amateur or young racing drivers. Aiming to provide the spirit and excitement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans races with these equal opportunities, the race committee offers amateur pilots and young racing drivers the opportunity to compete with the racing drivers they admire.
In Le Mans races, all the cars are lined up on the track and the pilots have to run to them from across the track after the start. The endurance of the pilots is as important for the health and success of the athlete as the endurance of the automobile.
Considering the race is run for a very long time such as 24 hours, the fact that teams compete with more than one pilot increases this endurance. With the exception of Eddie Hall, who completed the race alone in 1950, it is seen that most teams competed with two drivers until the 1980s. In the following years, it was deemed appropriate for the teams to compete with 3 racing drivers in terms of safety and this became a rule.
It is not possible for drivers to drive more than 4 hours at a time during the 24-hour race period, as per race rules. Likewise, a driver is allowed to drive a maximum of 14 hours in total during the Le Mans 24 races.
Danish racing driver Tom Kristensen, who almost put an embargo on the championship with 6 championships in a row between 2000 and 2005, is the legendary pilot who has won the most championships in the history of Le Mans races, which is approaching 100 years with a total of 9 championships. After Tom Kristensen, the pilot with the highest number of titles is Belgian racing driver Jacky Ickx, who has also won 8 titles in Formula 1. German racing driver Frank Biela, British driver Derek Bell and Italian driver Emanuele Pirro; They are other drivers who made history by winning Le Mans races 5 times each.
Known as the "Circuit de la Sarthe", the track where the 24 Hours of Le Mans races are held, which is among the most famous tracks in the world, has sections specially designed for the race, as well as includes the roads actively used by the people of the region from other times of the year. Since these public sections are not as comfortable as the specially designed sections of the track, they test the vehicles' endurance and handling possibilities and make the race even more exciting.
The fastest lap record on the 13,626 km long track belongs to Mike Conway, who raced for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team in 2019 with 3:17.297. The fastest lap among the cars competing in the LMP2 class was run by Nathanael Berthon in 2018 with a time of 3:27,200. Due to the development of the vehicles, the decisions taken by the race committee for safety reasons and some sad accidents, some changes were made in some parts of the track over the years.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, which has been held on the Sarthe circuit near the city of Le Mans since 1923, is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the world of auto racing. Racers fight for 24 hours to complete the most laps on the 13.6 km long track in sports cars with state-of-the-art engines and aerodynamics. Since it is not possible for a race of this length to be completed by a single race driver, each team usually participates in the race with 3 race drivers.
Vehicles, which are divided into four classes according to their technical and aerodynamic characteristics, race at the same time and are rewarded at the end of the race for the fight they won against their rivals in their own categories. In addition, the team that makes the best number of laps among all the cars participating in the race wins the grand prize.
The biggest feature that distinguishes Le Mans races from other auto races is the length of the race time. As the name suggests, the Le Mans 24 Hour Race lasts for 24 hours and the team with the most laps wins the race. For example, Toyota Gazoo Racing team, which was the winner of the last three years, won the race in 2018 with 388 laps and 5286 km, while completing 385 and 387 laps in the next two years. In the Le Mans races organized by the Automobile Club de L'Ouest, the durability of the cars specially produced for the race is important as well as their speed.
Vehicles participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans races, in which an average of 60 racing drivers compete each year, are divided into four categories according to their characteristics. Hypercar (formerly LMP1) and LMP2 are the two top classes of racing cars. The cars included in these two classes, which stands for Le Mans Prototype, are distinguished from the other two classes by their maximum speed, weight and engine power. Cars competing in the Hypercar class are more likely to win the race than other classes. The reason for this is that vehicles in the Hypercar category are subject to less technical and aerodynamic limitations than other classes.
The cars of Toyota, Porsche and Audi brands, which have managed to win the race in the last 10 years, are the vehicles competing in the LMP1 (Hypercar) class. The Hypercar class is the only category in which teams are allowed to use hybrid technology in their vehicles. There is no engine volume limitation for vehicles that benefit from hybrid technology. In non-hybrid vehicles, the engine volume is limited to 5.5 liters. Similarly, the weights of the vehicles are also included in some limitations according to the hybrid technology preference.
The most obvious limitation that distinguishes the vehicles in the LMP2 class from the vehicles competing in the Hypercar class is the engine volume. The engines of the vehicles in the LMP2 class are 4.2-liter Gibson V8 engines with a power generation capacity of 600 horsepower. The chassis production of LMP2 vehicles is made by four companies determined by the race committee.
Vehicles competing in the LMGTE PRO class are not prototype vehicles, unlike the vehicles competing in the first two classes. It is possible for the factory vehicles to compete in Le Mans races after they are modified with additions limited to certain scales. At Le Mans 24 races, world-famous brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Chevrolet Corvette and BMW are allowed to prove themselves in this category in terms of durability and speed. Large companies, aware of the importance of a championship to be won in Le Mans races in terms of brand and product advertisement, prefer to entrust their vehicles to professional pilots.
The LMGTE AM class is the category for mostly amateur or young racing drivers. Aiming to provide the spirit and excitement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans races with these equal opportunities, the race committee offers amateur pilots and young racing drivers the opportunity to compete with the racing drivers they admire.
In Le Mans races, all the cars are lined up on the track and the pilots have to run to them from across the track after the start. The endurance of the pilots is as important for the health and success of the athlete as the endurance of the automobile.
Considering the race is run for a very long time such as 24 hours, the fact that teams compete with more than one pilot increases this endurance. With the exception of Eddie Hall, who completed the race alone in 1950, it is seen that most teams competed with two drivers until the 1980s. In the following years, it was deemed appropriate for the teams to compete with 3 racing drivers in terms of safety and this became a rule.
It is not possible for drivers to drive more than 4 hours at a time during the 24-hour race period, as per race rules. Likewise, a driver is allowed to drive a maximum of 14 hours in total during the Le Mans 24 races.
Danish racing driver Tom Kristensen, who almost put an embargo on the championship with 6 championships in a row between 2000 and 2005, is the legendary pilot who has won the most championships in the history of Le Mans races, which is approaching 100 years with a total of 9 championships. After Tom Kristensen, the pilot with the highest number of titles is Belgian racing driver Jacky Ickx, who has also won 8 titles in Formula 1. German racing driver Frank Biela, British driver Derek Bell and Italian driver Emanuele Pirro; They are other drivers who made history by winning Le Mans races 5 times each.
Known as the "Circuit de la Sarthe", the track where the 24 Hours of Le Mans races are held, which is among the most famous tracks in the world, has sections specially designed for the race, as well as includes the roads actively used by the people of the region from other times of the year. Since these public sections are not as comfortable as the specially designed sections of the track, they test the vehicles' endurance and handling possibilities and make the race even more exciting.
The fastest lap record on the 13,626 km long track belongs to Mike Conway, who raced for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team in 2019 with 3:17.297. The fastest lap among the cars competing in the LMP2 class was run by Nathanael Berthon in 2018 with a time of 3:27,200. Due to the development of the vehicles, the decisions taken by the race committee for safety reasons and some sad accidents, some changes were made in some parts of the track over the years.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Even in front of the screen, the speed we get caught in the wind while watching is not easy. A racing driver always prepares for the race with versatile training from endurance to awareness. Racing drivers go through an intense and heavy preparation period. Because the conditioning they develop in physical and mental training builds their steering dominance from different angles. Let's examine how a driver usually spends the pre-season.
Through an F1 race, drivers reach high speeds of 240-250 km/h on curves and 320 km/h on straights in an area that can be considered almost uncomfortable in a narrow cockpit. They encounter the G-force. Even at a stationary moment, the helmet shows five times more resistance to the head or neck region than normal, making it difficult to fight the pressure given by the speed they reach. Moreover, being aware of the fact that the slightest loss of concentration can cause very distressing events while doing this, requires both great focusing power and great physical competence to continue this work.
Pilots exposed to G force have stronger neck muscles than a normal person to be able to lift the pressure, and when we consider the races that are completed in an average of 90 minutes, the pilots need a solid core-central region in order not to lose their control and maintain their endurance until the end of the race. In addition, in motorsports where the speed factor is prominent, each gram of racing vehicle is considered separately and a certain weight balance is achieved.
Ideal weight is of high importance for racing drivers. Good performance requires racers, who are integral with the vehicle, to have a certain weight and endurance. Pilots must have physical strength above the weight determined for their form and the endurance of a marathoner.
Considering the pieces of training specific to their branches, which we consider as elite athletes and those who continue their professional sports life, if we look at the diversity and intensity of the training and preparation periods of F1 pilots, it is possible to say that the training of elite athletes is a little simple compared to those of F1 pilots.
One day of the routine program implemented by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in pre-season preparation goes like this:
-07:30 Wake-up
-08:00 Breakfast
-08:45 Gym
-12:00 Lunch
-13:00 Bicycle
-15:00 Aerobic and other training
-17:00 End the day
An Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo's pre-season and mid-season preparation routines:
Pre-season:
-Boxing
-Jump training
-Skipping rope
-Peripheral vision exercises
Mid-season:
-Gym
-Bicycle
-Aerobic exercises
-Long-term endurance training programs
Of course, these programs and training routines are shaped according to the needs, shortcomings, and strengths of the pilots. As we have seen in these two pilots, although the methods have changed, the variety and intensity of the training are almost the same. To summarize; before and in the middle of the season, they need to stay strong with the strength they do with weights in the gym, the cardio they do by pedaling on the bike in any room at home, and the endurance training on a hill, in the forest.
If we talk about neck and wrist injuries, as seen especially in motorsports athletes; Various studies are needed to prevent this. During the race, the head weight of the pilots, together with the neck and helmets, increases up to 6-7 kilograms. With the G force exposed during the race, this reflects on the neck as 24-42 kilos. In studies, the neck is the most frequently injured area in pilots competing in F1-style vehicles. It is stated that this is 34 percent of all injuries. To manage this situation, very strong and durable neck muscles are required. Pilots spend a very important time on their necks in physical condition. It is recommended to work with special strength training equipment or large elastic bands to strengthen the muscles around the neck.
Meditation and awareness studies are included in the preparation process. These preparations are essential for driving wheel-to-wheel with opponents while battling adrenaline and G-force. During the race, the heart rate increases to an average of 190 per second. A deep awareness work to stay calm and at the moment is applied as exercises that make it easier to stay in the moment and make easy decisions in moments of increased stress and adrenaline.
The diet of racing drivers is focused on protein, carbohydrates, and fluids. A few days before the race, foods such as pasta and bread, which contain carbohydrates, are taken with plenty of fluids just before the race. During the race, the temperature of the cockpit where the pilots are located is 50 degrees and the humidity is up to 80 percent on some tracks. Add to this heat fireproof clothing. Pilots can lose 2-3 kilos during a race. The lost fluid is replaced before and during the race, trying to prevent both performance and concentration loss. Drivers usually drink 1 liter of fluid before the race and 1-2 liters during and after the race.
In the pre-and mid-season, these programs and training routines are shaped according to the needs, shortcomings, and strengths of the pilots. Even though the methods change in pilots, the variety and intensity of the training are almost the same. Sometimes they need to stay strong with the strength they do with weights in gyms, sometimes with cardio they do by pedaling or endurance training on a hill or in the forest.
Being a racing driver looks very tempting, but it's not easy. Being a good player in one of the most followed sports in the world takes system and discipline, dominating racing cars requires a great deal of will and strength.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Even in front of the screen, the speed we get caught in the wind while watching is not easy. A racing driver always prepares for the race with versatile training from endurance to awareness. Racing drivers go through an intense and heavy preparation period. Because the conditioning they develop in physical and mental training builds their steering dominance from different angles. Let's examine how a driver usually spends the pre-season.
Through an F1 race, drivers reach high speeds of 240-250 km/h on curves and 320 km/h on straights in an area that can be considered almost uncomfortable in a narrow cockpit. They encounter the G-force. Even at a stationary moment, the helmet shows five times more resistance to the head or neck region than normal, making it difficult to fight the pressure given by the speed they reach. Moreover, being aware of the fact that the slightest loss of concentration can cause very distressing events while doing this, requires both great focusing power and great physical competence to continue this work.
Pilots exposed to G force have stronger neck muscles than a normal person to be able to lift the pressure, and when we consider the races that are completed in an average of 90 minutes, the pilots need a solid core-central region in order not to lose their control and maintain their endurance until the end of the race. In addition, in motorsports where the speed factor is prominent, each gram of racing vehicle is considered separately and a certain weight balance is achieved.
Ideal weight is of high importance for racing drivers. Good performance requires racers, who are integral with the vehicle, to have a certain weight and endurance. Pilots must have physical strength above the weight determined for their form and the endurance of a marathoner.
Considering the pieces of training specific to their branches, which we consider as elite athletes and those who continue their professional sports life, if we look at the diversity and intensity of the training and preparation periods of F1 pilots, it is possible to say that the training of elite athletes is a little simple compared to those of F1 pilots.
One day of the routine program implemented by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in pre-season preparation goes like this:
-07:30 Wake-up
-08:00 Breakfast
-08:45 Gym
-12:00 Lunch
-13:00 Bicycle
-15:00 Aerobic and other training
-17:00 End the day
An Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo's pre-season and mid-season preparation routines:
Pre-season:
-Boxing
-Jump training
-Skipping rope
-Peripheral vision exercises
Mid-season:
-Gym
-Bicycle
-Aerobic exercises
-Long-term endurance training programs
Of course, these programs and training routines are shaped according to the needs, shortcomings, and strengths of the pilots. As we have seen in these two pilots, although the methods have changed, the variety and intensity of the training are almost the same. To summarize; before and in the middle of the season, they need to stay strong with the strength they do with weights in the gym, the cardio they do by pedaling on the bike in any room at home, and the endurance training on a hill, in the forest.
If we talk about neck and wrist injuries, as seen especially in motorsports athletes; Various studies are needed to prevent this. During the race, the head weight of the pilots, together with the neck and helmets, increases up to 6-7 kilograms. With the G force exposed during the race, this reflects on the neck as 24-42 kilos. In studies, the neck is the most frequently injured area in pilots competing in F1-style vehicles. It is stated that this is 34 percent of all injuries. To manage this situation, very strong and durable neck muscles are required. Pilots spend a very important time on their necks in physical condition. It is recommended to work with special strength training equipment or large elastic bands to strengthen the muscles around the neck.
Meditation and awareness studies are included in the preparation process. These preparations are essential for driving wheel-to-wheel with opponents while battling adrenaline and G-force. During the race, the heart rate increases to an average of 190 per second. A deep awareness work to stay calm and at the moment is applied as exercises that make it easier to stay in the moment and make easy decisions in moments of increased stress and adrenaline.
The diet of racing drivers is focused on protein, carbohydrates, and fluids. A few days before the race, foods such as pasta and bread, which contain carbohydrates, are taken with plenty of fluids just before the race. During the race, the temperature of the cockpit where the pilots are located is 50 degrees and the humidity is up to 80 percent on some tracks. Add to this heat fireproof clothing. Pilots can lose 2-3 kilos during a race. The lost fluid is replaced before and during the race, trying to prevent both performance and concentration loss. Drivers usually drink 1 liter of fluid before the race and 1-2 liters during and after the race.
In the pre-and mid-season, these programs and training routines are shaped according to the needs, shortcomings, and strengths of the pilots. Even though the methods change in pilots, the variety and intensity of the training are almost the same. Sometimes they need to stay strong with the strength they do with weights in gyms, sometimes with cardio they do by pedaling or endurance training on a hill or in the forest.
Being a racing driver looks very tempting, but it's not easy. Being a good player in one of the most followed sports in the world takes system and discipline, dominating racing cars requires a great deal of will and strength.
If you're lucky (!) enough to be caught in traffic during rush hour, then you know how fun it is to sit in your car for hours! You think of all the things you can do at that moment. Because you are stuck in a dead-end and your vehicle only speeds up to 5km. There are several ways to make this time productive. One of them is the exercises you can do in the car.
Here are some useful exercises you can do. They will give you something to focus on other than disappointment and they will get you one step closer to having a beautiful body!
This exercise will help prevent double chin growth! All you have to do is open and close your mouth as if you are chewing a delicious salad, repeating it 5 times in a row.
Imagine trying to put on your favorite skinny jeans, but you have to pull your tummy in to close that top button. The act of sucking in your tummy is the first step to getting nicely toned abs. The second step is to push your lower abdomen down and pull your belly button towards your back. Hold for a few seconds and repeat 12-15 times. If you're about to feel the burning sensation in your belly, take 20 super-fast breaths and really engage your lower abs.
You need to sit idle for this exercise as you have to use your steering wheel. Keep your hands on the wheel at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. To get the most out of this exercise, squeeze your shoulder blades together, release slowly, and repeat at least 5 times as you bring yourself closer to the steering wheel. Many of the accidents occur due to violating the most basic traffic rules and carelessness. In order to ensure road safety, even the simplest traffic rule should be strictly followed without skipping
Again, make sure your car is in neutral and on a level road, as your feet should be flat on the ground. This exercise looks pretty simple, but be careful. Start by placing your right hand on your right thigh. Lift your right leg slightly and push that leg with your right hand, trying not to let your leg move. Hold for 5-10 seconds, try to repeat about 8-10 times, then switch with your left leg. The more burning sensation you feel, the more results you will get!
This isn't really an exercise, but it does help your posture. Sitting in a car for hours can lead to poor posture. For the most effective spinal stretch, sit straight with your back slightly arched. Move your body closer to the steering wheel. Make sure to tense your abs as you move forward and focus on breathing slowly 3 times before relaxing. Repeat at least 5 times in a row!
While all this is being done, it is important to concentrate on the road while driving. These exercises should be done while the car is stationary or at a red light. Also, don't force yourself while doing these exercises, stop immediately if you feel any pain! Being stuck in traffic is already painful enough!
If you're lucky (!) enough to be caught in traffic during rush hour, then you know how fun it is to sit in your car for hours! You think of all the things you can do at that moment. Because you are stuck in a dead-end and your vehicle only speeds up to 5km. There are several ways to make this time productive. One of them is the exercises you can do in the car.
Here are some useful exercises you can do. They will give you something to focus on other than disappointment and they will get you one step closer to having a beautiful body!
This exercise will help prevent double chin growth! All you have to do is open and close your mouth as if you are chewing a delicious salad, repeating it 5 times in a row.
Imagine trying to put on your favorite skinny jeans, but you have to pull your tummy in to close that top button. The act of sucking in your tummy is the first step to getting nicely toned abs. The second step is to push your lower abdomen down and pull your belly button towards your back. Hold for a few seconds and repeat 12-15 times. If you're about to feel the burning sensation in your belly, take 20 super-fast breaths and really engage your lower abs.
You need to sit idle for this exercise as you have to use your steering wheel. Keep your hands on the wheel at the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. To get the most out of this exercise, squeeze your shoulder blades together, release slowly, and repeat at least 5 times as you bring yourself closer to the steering wheel. Many of the accidents occur due to violating the most basic traffic rules and carelessness. In order to ensure road safety, even the simplest traffic rule should be strictly followed without skipping
Again, make sure your car is in neutral and on a level road, as your feet should be flat on the ground. This exercise looks pretty simple, but be careful. Start by placing your right hand on your right thigh. Lift your right leg slightly and push that leg with your right hand, trying not to let your leg move. Hold for 5-10 seconds, try to repeat about 8-10 times, then switch with your left leg. The more burning sensation you feel, the more results you will get!
This isn't really an exercise, but it does help your posture. Sitting in a car for hours can lead to poor posture. For the most effective spinal stretch, sit straight with your back slightly arched. Move your body closer to the steering wheel. Make sure to tense your abs as you move forward and focus on breathing slowly 3 times before relaxing. Repeat at least 5 times in a row!
While all this is being done, it is important to concentrate on the road while driving. These exercises should be done while the car is stationary or at a red light. Also, don't force yourself while doing these exercises, stop immediately if you feel any pain! Being stuck in traffic is already painful enough!
Formula 1 is known as the pinnacle of motorsport. For this week’s blog, we decided to bring together surprising information and facts about vehicles and races of this world.
We know that Formula 1 cars are among the fastest cars in the world and they aim to accelerate as quickly as possible. But Formula 1 vehicles, which are groundbreaking in deceleration also, can reach from 0 to 160 and from 160 to 0 in 4 seconds. Sometimes slowing down is more important than accelerating, given the challenging corners of many Formula 1 circuits.
How fast a Formula 1 car accelerates is perhaps something you wouldn't believe unless you saw it.
As you know, F1 vehicles are not sold or bought, they are only produced with the latest technologies. When this is the case, we do not know exactly how much the vehicles cost. But it's estimated that a basic F1 car costs at least $7 million. This estimated figure does not include various hardware. The cost of F1 cars varies according to the design rules that change every year.
Brake disc technologies, which were considered impossible a few years ago, are now widely used in F1 cars. Brake discs can reach 1,000 degrees Celsius after F1 cars do a few laps on the track. It is stated to be equivalent to the heat of molten lava coming out of volcanoes.
Although forcing a cold engine is harmful to many motor vehicles, F1 cars cannot be started at all when the engine is cold. That's why F1 technicians warm up the vehicles with external heaters before the vehicles are used. It's also why F1 cars have external heat pipes.
A Formula 1 car consists of at least 80,000 parts. The number of these parts can easily exceed 80,000 most of the time. Naturally, these parts have to be put together one by one with great care. Incorrect assembly of even one part can cause the vehicle to fail to show its potential performance.
According to the information given by F1 technicians, the engines of Formula 1 cars can last up to 5 races, no matter how sophisticated they are. This is because engines are designed to offer the highest performance, not the longest life. The need for high performance is naturally obtained by stealing from the life of the engine.
As we all know, weight loss is one of the biggest myths about F1. It is sometimes mentioned that pilots experience weight loss of 10 kg. Pilots indeed lose weight due to the unbearable temperatures inside the cockpit. However, on average, pilots lose around 4 kg in a race. Losing 10 kg in a race would be very dangerous if that was true.
Tires are perhaps one of the most important parts of F1 cars. Each of the tires, which directly affects the overall performance of the vehicle, can lose an average of 500 grams per race. To prevent further weight loss, engineers or Pirelli try to develop new tire technologies every year.
Unfortunately, accidents are another indispensable event of Formula 1 races. In an environment where many high-speed vehicles and dangerous bends coexist, accidents are inevitable. This being the case, the helmets used by F1 drivers are the most durable helmets ever made. Helmets, which are subjected to the most severe tests before being used, come out of these tests solidly.
If enough speed and angle are provided, F1 cars can generate the aerodynamics and force to be driven upside down. Of course, at this point, the weight of the vehicle, its speed, and even the amount of fuel it has would have a certain importance.
When we watch F1 races on the screen, we usually see only a few people on the side of the track. But a Formula 1 driver usually takes a 600-person team to get on the track. Since Formula 1 races are very serious sports competitions, many team members work even in tasks that may seem small to our eyes.
It's normal to be confused when you look at the wheel of an F1 car. These steering wheels, which have close to 20 buttons, each with a different function, look like an aircraft steering wheel. Tire pressure, fuel gauge, brakes, speed panel, and countless indicators and buttons are located on this steering wheel.
Contrary to popular belief, Formula 1 cars do not add fuel during the race. A vehicle's fuel tank becomes large enough to run a single race. Vehicles usually only stop for a tire change. Since F1 cars reach extreme temperatures while driving, fuel is not filled anymore during the race due to errors that may occur in the fuel tank.
In Formula 1, each vehicle and driver is assigned a specific number for easier identification. In Formula 1 history, the number 13 has only been assigned twice. First at the 1963 Mexican Grand Prix and second at the 1976 British Grand Prix. Since number 13 is considered unlucky in the racing world as it is in the rest of the world, it is not surprising that someone doesn’t have this number.
Formula 1 manages to be one of the most interesting and dangerous sports in the world. Formula 1 is getting more interesting and dangerous every year with the developing technology. What do you think about the facts on the list? You can share the surprising facts you know with us in the comments section.
Formula 1 is known as the pinnacle of motorsport. For this week’s blog, we decided to bring together surprising information and facts about vehicles and races of this world.
We know that Formula 1 cars are among the fastest cars in the world and they aim to accelerate as quickly as possible. But Formula 1 vehicles, which are groundbreaking in deceleration also, can reach from 0 to 160 and from 160 to 0 in 4 seconds. Sometimes slowing down is more important than accelerating, given the challenging corners of many Formula 1 circuits.
How fast a Formula 1 car accelerates is perhaps something you wouldn't believe unless you saw it.
As you know, F1 vehicles are not sold or bought, they are only produced with the latest technologies. When this is the case, we do not know exactly how much the vehicles cost. But it's estimated that a basic F1 car costs at least $7 million. This estimated figure does not include various hardware. The cost of F1 cars varies according to the design rules that change every year.
Brake disc technologies, which were considered impossible a few years ago, are now widely used in F1 cars. Brake discs can reach 1,000 degrees Celsius after F1 cars do a few laps on the track. It is stated to be equivalent to the heat of molten lava coming out of volcanoes.
Although forcing a cold engine is harmful to many motor vehicles, F1 cars cannot be started at all when the engine is cold. That's why F1 technicians warm up the vehicles with external heaters before the vehicles are used. It's also why F1 cars have external heat pipes.
A Formula 1 car consists of at least 80,000 parts. The number of these parts can easily exceed 80,000 most of the time. Naturally, these parts have to be put together one by one with great care. Incorrect assembly of even one part can cause the vehicle to fail to show its potential performance.
According to the information given by F1 technicians, the engines of Formula 1 cars can last up to 5 races, no matter how sophisticated they are. This is because engines are designed to offer the highest performance, not the longest life. The need for high performance is naturally obtained by stealing from the life of the engine.
As we all know, weight loss is one of the biggest myths about F1. It is sometimes mentioned that pilots experience weight loss of 10 kg. Pilots indeed lose weight due to the unbearable temperatures inside the cockpit. However, on average, pilots lose around 4 kg in a race. Losing 10 kg in a race would be very dangerous if that was true.
Tires are perhaps one of the most important parts of F1 cars. Each of the tires, which directly affects the overall performance of the vehicle, can lose an average of 500 grams per race. To prevent further weight loss, engineers or Pirelli try to develop new tire technologies every year.
Unfortunately, accidents are another indispensable event of Formula 1 races. In an environment where many high-speed vehicles and dangerous bends coexist, accidents are inevitable. This being the case, the helmets used by F1 drivers are the most durable helmets ever made. Helmets, which are subjected to the most severe tests before being used, come out of these tests solidly.
If enough speed and angle are provided, F1 cars can generate the aerodynamics and force to be driven upside down. Of course, at this point, the weight of the vehicle, its speed, and even the amount of fuel it has would have a certain importance.
When we watch F1 races on the screen, we usually see only a few people on the side of the track. But a Formula 1 driver usually takes a 600-person team to get on the track. Since Formula 1 races are very serious sports competitions, many team members work even in tasks that may seem small to our eyes.
It's normal to be confused when you look at the wheel of an F1 car. These steering wheels, which have close to 20 buttons, each with a different function, look like an aircraft steering wheel. Tire pressure, fuel gauge, brakes, speed panel, and countless indicators and buttons are located on this steering wheel.
Contrary to popular belief, Formula 1 cars do not add fuel during the race. A vehicle's fuel tank becomes large enough to run a single race. Vehicles usually only stop for a tire change. Since F1 cars reach extreme temperatures while driving, fuel is not filled anymore during the race due to errors that may occur in the fuel tank.
In Formula 1, each vehicle and driver is assigned a specific number for easier identification. In Formula 1 history, the number 13 has only been assigned twice. First at the 1963 Mexican Grand Prix and second at the 1976 British Grand Prix. Since number 13 is considered unlucky in the racing world as it is in the rest of the world, it is not surprising that someone doesn’t have this number.
Formula 1 manages to be one of the most interesting and dangerous sports in the world. Formula 1 is getting more interesting and dangerous every year with the developing technology. What do you think about the facts on the list? You can share the surprising facts you know with us in the comments section.
The concept of safe driving does not mean the ability of the driver in the car, but the quality and harmony of the individual's behavior in traffic. The driver should know the features and limits of the vehicle he/she drives, be able to maintain driving dominance in the vehicle he/she uses, and apply defensive driving techniques in a traffic environment with variable conditions. He must use his vehicle in accordance with the rules, road and weather conditions, and in a way that does not pose a danger to other drivers.
The measure of being a good driver is not just driving for many years. The most important values define the concept of a safe driver; knowledge, ability and especially a sense of responsibility. Defining a driver as a good driver is based on how carefully, efficiently and safely he drives his vehicle.
Defensive driving is the name given to the technical driving training that can be taken by people who know how to drive or who are just learning to drive. Thanks to the simple knowledge and techniques learned in these training sessions, many accidents or risks can be overcome.
Defensive driving training, especially for drivers who will just start driving, plays an important role in improving their driving skills and gaining significant gains. Driving by learning defensive driving techniques always means being prepared for possible risks. On the other hand, it helps to prevent indirect accidents by eliminating the mistakes of other drivers in the traffic.
While they are well suited to driving in terms of skills and abilities, there is much evidence that many people are more dangerous drivers than those who are weaker in this respect. It is estimated that these people enter into more risky situations by relying on their abilities and skills, and some of these risks are realized. Whatever the explanation for this, the important thing is that being in good standing in terms of abilities and skills does not mean being safe. However, studies show that safe driving habits can compensate for many deficiencies.
Many of the accidents occur due to violating the most basic traffic rules and carelessness. In order to ensure road safety, even the simplest traffic rule should be strictly followed without skipping
The most frequently violated traffic rules can be listed as follows:
PAY ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC SIGNS AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC RULES
DISTANCE YOURSELF
CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING
BE AWARE
CORNER WISELY
AQUAPLANE
UNDERSTREER
Although driving a car is an experience based on accelerating, decelerating and turning under normal conditions, different dynamics come into play when you are on the road. It is necessary to master advanced driving techniques in order to manage processes that are independent from each other, especially the behavior of other drivers, bad weather and road conditions.
Advanced driving techniques refer to the methods applied to ensure maximum driving safety in all conditions. It includes actions such as the reaction to be taken when entering the bend, the ability to avoid obstacles and the experience of vehicle safety systems. Advanced driving techniques learned through the training provided by experts in traffic-free areas aim to develop preparations and reflexes for possible dangers while driving.
The concept of safe driving does not mean the ability of the driver in the car, but the quality and harmony of the individual's behavior in traffic. The driver should know the features and limits of the vehicle he/she drives, be able to maintain driving dominance in the vehicle he/she uses, and apply defensive driving techniques in a traffic environment with variable conditions. He must use his vehicle in accordance with the rules, road and weather conditions, and in a way that does not pose a danger to other drivers.
The measure of being a good driver is not just driving for many years. The most important values define the concept of a safe driver; knowledge, ability and especially a sense of responsibility. Defining a driver as a good driver is based on how carefully, efficiently and safely he drives his vehicle.
Defensive driving is the name given to the technical driving training that can be taken by people who know how to drive or who are just learning to drive. Thanks to the simple knowledge and techniques learned in these training sessions, many accidents or risks can be overcome.
Defensive driving training, especially for drivers who will just start driving, plays an important role in improving their driving skills and gaining significant gains. Driving by learning defensive driving techniques always means being prepared for possible risks. On the other hand, it helps to prevent indirect accidents by eliminating the mistakes of other drivers in the traffic.
While they are well suited to driving in terms of skills and abilities, there is much evidence that many people are more dangerous drivers than those who are weaker in this respect. It is estimated that these people enter into more risky situations by relying on their abilities and skills, and some of these risks are realized. Whatever the explanation for this, the important thing is that being in good standing in terms of abilities and skills does not mean being safe. However, studies show that safe driving habits can compensate for many deficiencies.
Many of the accidents occur due to violating the most basic traffic rules and carelessness. In order to ensure road safety, even the simplest traffic rule should be strictly followed without skipping
The most frequently violated traffic rules can be listed as follows:
PAY ATTENTION TO TRAFFIC SIGNS AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC RULES
DISTANCE YOURSELF
CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING
BE AWARE
CORNER WISELY
AQUAPLANE
UNDERSTREER
Although driving a car is an experience based on accelerating, decelerating and turning under normal conditions, different dynamics come into play when you are on the road. It is necessary to master advanced driving techniques in order to manage processes that are independent from each other, especially the behavior of other drivers, bad weather and road conditions.
Advanced driving techniques refer to the methods applied to ensure maximum driving safety in all conditions. It includes actions such as the reaction to be taken when entering the bend, the ability to avoid obstacles and the experience of vehicle safety systems. Advanced driving techniques learned through the training provided by experts in traffic-free areas aim to develop preparations and reflexes for possible dangers while driving.
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