The Formula 1 Speedster Secrets Behind the World's Fastest Race Car

di Divine Agim (Autore)

Jay C. Lott (Autore)

Jay C. Lott, 2025

Unlock the invisible forces, precision engineering, and raw innovation that make the fastest racing machines on Earth truly extraordinary. This definitive guide pulls back the curtain on everything that powers, shapes, and controls a modern Formula One car — from the blistering aerodynamic downforce and hybrid energy mastery to the safety cocoon that protects the driver at over 300 km/h. Learn how every system is engineered to perform in harmony, transforming physics, data, and design into breathtaking performance that leaves competitors behind. You'll discover how airflow is sculpted across wings and underfloors to generate grip that rivals three times the car's weight, how hybrid systems harvest heat and braking energy to add up to 160 additional horsepower, and how advanced cooling circuits keep engines running at peak efficiency under extreme thermal loads. This book demystifies complex systems with clarity and depth, guiding readers from foundational principles to the cutting-edge technologies shaping the 2020s F1 era. Inside, you'll find: • Aerodynamic mastery – understand air movement over front and rear wings, diffusers, and ground-effect floors. • Hybrid power architecture – learn how energy recovery units convert braking and heat into usable power. • Suspension dynamics and steering control – see how advanced linkages maintain stability and responsiveness. • Safety engineering – discover why carbon fibre survival cells and halo devices are now essential. • Data and sensors – real-time telemetry that turns data streams into performance advantages. Whether you're an engineer, a motorsport enthusiast, or a curious fan eager to understand why F1 cars behave the way they do, this book delivers comprehensive insight without sacrificing readability. Featuring expert explanations, real-world examples, and practical breakdowns, it elevates your appreciation of F1's technological complexity while equipping you with a deep understanding of the principles that define performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Not just a book — a complete reference guide to modern Grand Prix engineering that readers return to again and again.

• Autore: Divine Agim, Jay C. Lott
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Jay C. Lott
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233020032