Formula 1 Physics

General Knowledge first: Which two drivers are shown here?

• Michael Schumacher and Mikka Hakkinen

• Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

• Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg

• Pastor Maldonado and Romain Grosjean

True or false: Formula 1 cars generate so much downforce they could (theoretically) drive upside

• True

• False

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Formula 1 cars contain a power unit component called MGU-K which recovers energy from braking and stores it as electrical energy. What type of energy is recovered?

• Thermal

• Sound

• Chemical

• Kinetic

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In some of the fastest corners, an F1 driver can experience 5G of lateral force. This would be equivalent to a 70kg person feeling like they are...

• 14kg

• 70kg

• 350kg

• 420kg

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What is the approximate efficiency of a modern F1 engine?

• 5%

• 25%

• 50%

• 95%

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What material is used to withstand the high temperatures (up to 1000°C) of F1 brake disks?

• Iron

• Steel

• Carbon

• Lead

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Which of these experiences the greatest rate of deceleration?

• A sports car using maximum braking force

• An F1 car using maximum braking force

• Space shuttle on atmospheric reentry

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How does an F1 wing produce downforce?

• It pushes the air down into the ground

• It sucks the air up into the air

• It redirects the air around the car

• It creates a difference in air pressure

Which feature(s) of an F1 car are designed to reduce drag?

• Exposed tyres

• Smooth body curves

• Wing elements designed to redirect air around the car

• Large rear wings

• Rear wing gap (DRS)

Which F1 car feature(s) are designed to increase a car's top speed?

• Reducing car mass

• Maximising power

• Increasing downforce

• Decreasing tyre pressure

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