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Formula One Suspension Set-Up for the Rain

By: John Glimmerveen

Two of the first three F1 races in 2009 were run in wet conditions. If the engineers had known it was going to rain, how would they have set up their cars? more...

How to Get a Job in Racing

By: John Glimmerveen

From race teams, to manufactures, to supply shops, the employment possibilities within motorsport are endless. But the right approach is essential. more...

Learning to Become a Race Car Engineer

By: John Glimmerveen

Communicating with drivers, calculating gear ratios, recommending aerodynamic changes, overseeing wind tunnel tests - it's all part of being a racecar engineer. more...

How to Become a Race Car Engineer

By: John Glimmerveen

Every race team needs an engineer. From owner drivers in the SCCA, to Formula One, race engineers are an indispensable part of the team. more...

How to Build a Formula One Race Car

By: John Glimmerveen

Today's Formula One cars are complex pieces of machinery. After manufacturing, all the pieces must be assembled in a set sequence by highly skilled technicians. more...

Aerodynamics in F1

By: John Glimmerveen

After sixty years of engine development, race engineers started to look at the aerodynamic efficiency of the race cars. more...

Formula One Slick Tire Temperatures, Pressures

By: John Glimmerveen

Getting the maximum performance from a set of race car tires is critical. With a small performance window, the temperatures and pressures can make all the difference. more...

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