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Tag: FIA
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How Much Do F1 Drivers Have To Weigh? Explained For Beginners
Even if you’re a new F1 fan, you already know that the weight in Formula 1 is a crucial factor. The weightier the car – the slower it is, while even a difference of 1.5kg can cost a win; therefore, Mercedes driver George Russell lost his Belgian Grand Prix victory when the FIA (Fédération Internationale…
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A Big Deal: Does The F1 Drivers’ Height And Weight Matter?
Less is best, the golden rule about the weight and height in any motorsport, especially in Formula 1. However, does it mean that the less the F1 driver weights – the faster he goes? Do the short-height drivers have the speed advantage in Formula 1? I want to share my two cents on the matter.…
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Why Do I Love Remembering Group B Rally Cars?
I am not the only one. The phenomenon of Group B rally cars is linked to the golden era of the FIA World Rally Championship. Despite the short lifespan from 1982-1986, Lancia Delta S4, Peugeot 205 T16, MG Metro 6R4, and Audi Quattro S1 E2 still have a magnificent power to charm everyone from spectators to professional…
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I Think The Formula 1 Sprint Has To Be Changed
The Formula 1 sprint. Yes, it has been the most controversial topic in F1 for the last three years because it has as many supporters as detractors in and out of the race. However, let’s leave the debates about how exciting the F1 sprint is or isn’t to the sports pundits and deal with meaningful…
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Formula 1 Safety Car For Beginners In Simple Terms
With its terms and rules, Formula 1 sets out to be challenging for beginners to understand quickly, and the F1 safety car or SC is no exception to this complexity. For a new fan, it may seem to distract attention, but it is just at first sight. In fact, it is the FIA’s measures to…
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F1 Jargon For Beginners: Guide To Formula 1 Language
First time in Formula 1? Watching the race with excitement as it starts: ‘DRS activated’, ‘safety car’ and ‘box, box!’ and losing the logical chain? Googling the terms, but the actions come to an end? Don’t worry. The same thing happened to me and all new F1 fans. I have collected only the necessary slang of…
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WRC 2024 Teams And Drivers Ranking: Who Is A Sure Thing?
The engine roaring, fast-passed turns, fascinating jumps, and tricky roads that is what you definitely have missed for the last two months. If so, there is good news because the season break’s time is over, and our imagination is heading to the French Alps for the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship to kick off. However, take a…
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WRC Rally Racing vs. F1: Comparing Two Popular Disciplines
So, WRC rally racing vs. F1, which is more demanding? Which drivers are better, and why discipline switching is a popular option but often fails to deliver for even the best racers? Let’s delve into the details. The youngest FIA World Rally Championship winner and two-time World Champion, Kalle Rovanperä, wants to test his skills…
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The WRC 2024 Calendar: Changes And Ways To Make It Better
The FIA World Rally Championship revealed the official version of the WRC 2024 calendar. The race calendar saved the number of the events – 13 rounds in the package but gained slight changes by adding a race in Latvia and a losing event in Mexico. Whether it became more ‘flat’ or vice versa, it took…
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The Story Of The Most Successful Female Racing Drivers
From the glory days of the Indianapolis 500 to Formula 1, racing has always been a man’s domain. But the truth is that as soon as the first race car appeared women became interested as well as men. There are not many female drivers in the racing world since it was challenging to shatter stereotypes…