F1: Materials in Formula One

10-01-2007, 11:08 AM

What makes a modern Formula 1 car? The old days of cars built with everyday materials are long gone, with Panasonic Toyota Racing using space-age technology to optimise every part of its TF107.

To succeed in Formula 1, every element of the car and the team must be at the very highest level, and that applies to the materials which make up the car. Materials are chosen for their lightness, strength and durability, with careful consideration given not just to performance but also to reliability.

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10-01-2007, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
press@motorsport.com Guest Posts: n/a	F1: Materials in Formula One What makes a modern Formula 1 car? The old days of cars built with everyday materials are long gone, with Panasonic Toyota Racing using space-age technology to optimise every part of its TF107. To succeed in Formula 1, every element of the car and the team must be at the very highest level, and that applies to the materials which make up the car. Materials are chosen for their lightness, strength and durability, with careful consideration given not just to performance but also to reliability. [...] For the full story, visit http://www.motorsport.com/news/artic...?ID=271138&F=N --- http://www.motorsport.com -- your source for motorsport news on the Internet

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