| A Formula 1 racing car has nothing in common | | | | aerodynamics. |
| with an ordinary car. That's because it is no | | | | The start of the race is thrilling as each car tries |
| ordinary car. In fact it is extraordinary. And | | | | to get into a position of advantage over the |
| Formula 1 drivers are considered among the most | | | | other cars. Every driver and car wants to be first |
| highly conditioned athletes with their bodies in top | | | | around the first corner. Marshals holding flags are |
| shape to adapt to the requirements of top flight | | | | positioned at various points around the track. The |
| single seater motor racing. | | | | flags communicate important messages to the |
| Certain components of an f1 car are what make | | | | drivers. The drivers also receive messages in the |
| the car a winner. Manufacturers such as Toyota, | | | | cockpit of their car through a GPS marshalling |
| Ferrari, McLaren and Renault are highly involved in | | | | system that lights up with messages. |
| the sport. Aerodynamics are important and are | | | | The Brawn Grand Prix (Brawn GP) Formula 1 |
| key in the success of the car. Brakes are another | | | | racing team is one of the most popular teams in |
| key element. While the car is all about speed, | | | | the circuit. Recently formed, in March of 2009, |
| having good brakes are important as well. A f1 | | | | Ross Brawn was the original technical director of |
| car has often to decelerate in a few seconds | | | | the Honda Racing F1 Team. Using Mercedes Benz |
| from 350 km/h to 70 km/h. During the | | | | engines, the team has won many championships |
| deceleration a driver is subjected to more than | | | | since its inception. |
| 5G force. The driver of a race car is similar to | | | | Formula 1 racing is not a sport for the timid and |
| that of a jet pilot and he must be an ace when it | | | | the fans that watch realize the danger involved. |
| comes to cornering. That is when his skill takes | | | | There is great respect for the sport, the drivers |
| over the power and braun of the car itself. | | | | and the all important pit crew members. |
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| suspension in the car is critical to its performance. | | | | and emblems. |
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