What is the most iconic Ferrari F1 car?
The F2004 is not only the greatest F1 Ferrari, it was a leading contender when Autosport debated what the greatest Grand Prix car is in one of our Autosport 70 podcasts. It’s quite incredible to me that Ferrari is considered the most prestigious brand in F1 yet they haven’t won anything since forever. And it’s not just due to being continuously beaten on a technical level but the team has been run rather unprofessionally for quite a long time now.
What fuel do F1 cars use?
The fuel used in F1 cars is a mixture of unleaded petrol and ethanol with a tightly controlled mixture ratio. As a part of the regulation change in 2022, the ethanol content was increased from 5. F1 cars currently use E10 fuel – 10% renewable ethanol – but the sport is pushing for more and is working with major fuel manufacturers to develop a 100% sustainable fuel that will be introduced in 2026 – when the new era of F1 hybrid power units is introduced.
Do F1 cars have a clutch?
The answer, however, is not so obvious. Whilst there is a clutch in an F1 car that has to be operated by the driver, they don’t do it using their left foot. Nor do they have to do it every time they change gear. Read on for a full insight in to when and how clutches are used in Formula 1 cars. Key Takeaways: Modern Formula 1 cars have eight forward gears and one reverse gear. The gearbox is a complex and expensive component of an F1 car. Semi-automatic paddle shifters allow drivers to change gears with their fingertips.