The strip of carbon fibre-reinforced Zylon that is fitted to the top edge of a driver's helmet for added protection. Lee has covered almost every series of motorsport around the world from sports cars to single-seaters. An F1 car has two ERS: MGU-K (which stands for Motor Generator Unit - Kinetic) and MGU-H (which stands for Motor Generator Unit - Heat). FT Channels, a partnership destination that combines impactful and enriching multimedia content to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Inside F1® is probably your best opportunity all race weekend to get up close and personal with a current or former Formula 1 driver.

A synthetic material often found in bulletproof vests which has strong anti-penetration properties and is used to strengthen drivers' helmets and the sides of the cockpit. Lee's close relationship with the drivers makes INSIDE F1 an enthralling behind-the-scenes account of one of the biggest sports in the world. Essentially, F1 Academy is a kind of talent incubator that takes top female drivers and gives them the time on track so that they can compete against their male counterparts. Lee is a great journalist and presenter but she reads this book in a very stilted and emotionless manner which makes it difficult to really connect with the fascinating stories.A driving tactic when a driver is able to catch the car ahead and duck in behind its rear wing to benefit from a reduction in drag over its body and hopefully be able to achieve a superior maximum speed to slingshot past before the next corner. Overall, if you are already a fan of F1 and have been with the sport for the last 10 years, none of this information is new - though does offer different perspectives. It absolutely has to, because we're missing out on a whole pool of talent that's just so far been neglected. The FT speaks to investors, players and coaches, to see why money is pouring into the upstart racket sport.

A bed of gravel on the outside of corners designed with the aim of bringing cars that fall off the circuit to a halt. And we really want to address that balance and encourage more girls to take up karting at the grassroots level. The part of the car that flanks the sides of the monocoque alongside the driver and runs back to the rear wing, housing the radiators. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.She raced with my dad when my dad raced, so I used to watch her when she was on track,” she explains. But if you are like me, a passing fan and just want to learn more about this sport - you will need to look elsewhere. If there’s one biggest surprise it would be how much willingness there is, bearing in mind I’ve been in this sport for a long time. When a car slides, it can cause little bits or rubber ('grains') to break away from the tyre's grooves. Tread compound is the part of any tyre in contact with the road and therefore one of the major factors in deciding tyre performance.