F1 quick facts
by mahmood on 14/04/07 at 10:23 am · email · print
That each of the 11 teams in Bahrain has brought in up to 40 tonnes of equipment. Of this, 30 tonnes consist of mechanical needs such as three chassis, the engines, spare parts, tools, wheels and pit equipment.
That there are nearly 180 large computers and 300 laptops in use among the 11 teams, supplied by more than 3.5km of power cables, sending information through 5.5km of data cables. Close to 1,200 personnel are equipped with 1,100 walkie-talkies.
That almost 37,000 litres of mineral water and soft drinks will be consumed in the pit lane alone.
That almost 15,000 litres of fuel will be delivered to the Bahrain International Circuit this week for consumption by the 11 participating teams.
That an F1 car, running for the full course of the Bahrain Grand Prix, will consume about 500 litres of fuel from the starting lap till crossing the finish line.
That each of the 22 cars has a total of six camera mounting points and each of them must be fitted with at least two cameras to provide on-board TV footage.
That each of the cars’ 2,400cc, four-stroke engines consume 650 litres of air every second.
That an F1 tyre is designed to last for around 200km as opposed to the 16,000km for the average road car tyre.
That fuel tank in an F1 car comprises a single rubber bladder.
That an F1 car weighs 605kg, including the driver, during qualifying rounds and at least 600kg at all other times.
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