Motor Racing

Richard Cunningham asked:


Even if you are not a fan of F1, maybe you will have second thoughts after logging into online formula racing and online racing TV. Every time you watch formula races, you cannot stop but imagine yourself to be a part of the actual thrilling race. In addition, it is not only the prestigious formula races that are shown in these sites. Other related races like the MotoGP are also being offered for member’s viewing.

If you already have a computer and an internet connection, then you are eligible to watch online formula racing wherever you are situated. This online version of racing has lots of advantages to offer. It is relatively easy, fast and accessible for a “reasonable” price. Even young kids can install the program they are offering, not to mention the quick installation process it takes. Especially if you are using a laptop computer, accessibility can surely have a broader definition attached to it. Although most users will be astonished by the huge payment for this service, it is very important to note that what they are offering is actually very affordable. You are billed only once, hence you can enjoy this service for your entire lifetime as soon as your payment has been received. Moreover, compared to satellite television, their payment is usually a lot cheaper. Watching online formula racing has never been this easy and convenient. You can just simply turn on your computer, open the internet, log-in to the site then in an instant, you can already start watching your favorite sport. You also do not need to purchase any other hardware or software for your computer because the site already gives you the software. Rest assured there are no suspicious adware or malware that is going to be installed in the process. To top it all, there is absolutely no monthly subscription.

Exhilarating chases, thrilling rides, mind-blowing determination and even the “smell” of asphalt can all be witnessed in online racing TV. All or most of the known types of racings are viewable like car racing, horse racing, and even dog or hound racing. Other domains offer quick free access by a simple click on the racing sport of choice while some prefer a more radical approach. Although it may seem cumbersome, the approach made by other domains may be the only one available in the internet universe that shows more comprehensive and updated racing events.

In this method, one will get the option of either opening or saving a file link to save the racing shows from online racing TV. This is not a discouragement because some of these are new racing events that are continually being updated daily. There is also another option of choosing either the video file or the audio file. As the name implies, the audio file has pure audio-only while the video file contains both the audio and video. The good thing with audio only files is that you can continue browsing other sites while paying close attention to a certain racing event by just plainly listening to it. Thus, you will surely get the same exhilaration that any other racing fan gets. In addition, if you want to hear rare interviews from the racers themselves then this is exactly the place you should go to. You will no longer lose track of your favorite popular race drivers.

Thomas Pretty asked:


The funding of Formula 1 is a mystery for many fans and even those inside the sport’s inner circles have trouble understanding the complexities. What is generally known is that funding for Formula 1 consists of huge sponsorship, television coverage and merchandise sales. The merchandise sales are somewhat of an afterthought for sponsors but as the popularity of Formula 1 is growing the merchandise market is also on the increase.

Formula 1 is like many other sports in respect to television coverage. Advertisers will pay for slots in the TV coverage and may even sponsor a specific channel’s coverage of an event. This lucrative method brings vast amounts of funding to the organising body of Formula 1, the FIA as well as its funding company, Formula One. This is important as Formula One is in the driving seat of presenting the Formula 1 package to the public, hence it needs immense funding to carry out these roles.

The Formula 1 teams support themselves in a number of ways; the bigger teams will be able to court sponsors from some of the biggest names in business, whereas smaller teams must make do with lower profiles patrons. Teams also produce their own merchandise ranges to cater for the needs of the average fans; once again the more popular teams obviously make more money.

Venues in the Formula 1 calendar are somewhat limited with their advertising freedom. As Formula 1 is ran by a small number of big business share holders the venue bosses are pushed out of the commercial decisions. Most venues do not have the rights to place their own signage and must pay to host the race. The majority of money made by venues is in the ticket and merchandise sales once fans are inside the track.

This explains why Formula 1 tickets can be very expensive, mainly due to venue managers trying to recoup some of the 13 million dollars they fork out annually to host a race. Hosting a Formula 1 race however is more about the prestige of being a premier world race track.

Formula One is the name of the business behind the sport of Formula 1; it is these businessmen and financiers that control how each race is funded and which sponsors are given preferential treatment. They also decide how much to ‘top up’ F1 teams’ merchandise and sponsorship profits; although this is kept a secret and can sometimes cause friction between teams.

The teams in recent years have not been making enough money from merchandise and sponsorship sales and are beginning to barter for more money from Formula One. Their argument is that they are the entertainers in the sport and so should get a bigger slice of the cake, whether this will be successful is doubtable.

The drivers are not paid from Formula One funds but are employees of the racing teams. The astronomical sums that many of them receive are incomprehensible to those on an average wage, they are however the best drivers in the world and have worked hard to get where they are. The popular drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso can also sign separate merchandising deals, usually for such luxury items as watches and jewellery.

The Formula 1 gravy train is driven by the big business that is Formula One, while Bernie Ecclestone holds a small part of the power in Formula 1; the big businesses that put up a lot of the funding ultimately demand respect. The bankers of the Formula One Company balance payment and income to keep Formula 1 at the pinnacle of motor racing entertainment.

Seemingly the biggest losers in the Formula 1 world are the venues, as ticket sales are most probably the smallest income when compared with the huge TV sponsorship and merchandise deals. In what is seen as an exclusive sport for the rich, the average fan can only afford his team’s merchandise. With high ticket prices and the worldwide nature of the sport it is hard for anyone but the super rich to follow this sport closely from the trackside.

Nicole M asked:


I am going to the canadian formula 1 this year and i have never been to a race before. I was wondering what to expect after the race would you be allowed to go to pit lane and look at the cars or anything or can you meet the drivers. Anything like that.

Give Peace A Chance asked:


I just did a little research, and this site says that all the teams should be using hybird engines by 2010…: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/09/27/formula-one-hybrid-racing-coming-in-2010/
oh yeah, and both of the Red Bull teams suck!

SCHUMIGIRL1956 asked:


Michael Schumacher in 2010 will be launching his own Formula 1 team and the possibility that Nick Heldfield and Lewis Hamilton will be the drivers, Michael will be CEO and test driver it will turn out by Volkswagen £500.00 million pounds as back up.

Thomas Pretty asked:


Clothing within the world of Formula 1 is often overlooked when considering the vast array of other high tech safety equipment. A Formula 1 helmet has a clearly defined purpose; to protect the drivers head in case of high velocity impact. The Formula one safety clothing also has a primary purpose; to protect the driver in case of serious fire.

Fire has become less of a problem for Formula 1 in recent years but this has not led to a disregarding of safety clothing. During the GPs of the 1970s fire was a regular occurrence where drivers were injured and killed in horrific blazes; mainly due to the unplanned ignition of fuel after accidents.

The clothing that is used in Formula 1 today is made from fire-proof materials that are so efficient they can protect a driver as his car burns around him. The items of clothing include overalls, gloves, boots and balaclavas in an attempt to shield every part of the driver’s body in the event of a fire.

Modern overalls are constructed from a form of Aramid plastic fabric that undergoes stringent tests using a variety of white hot propane flames. In a sport where weight is paramount the material must also be light. The length of races, usually in sweltering conditions also means the overalls must be breathable to allow for the kilograms of sweat produced by drivers to escape. The many patches that adorn the Formula 1 clothing are also made of this special material so as not to act as a catalyst of fire - the thread used to sew the patches also adheres to this fire retardant principle.

One other feature of Formula 1 safety clothing; and more precisely the overalls are the two ‘handles’ situated above the drivers shoulders. These have the simple purpose of allowing stewards to pull the driver away from a car safely whilst causing the least possible injury. As well as clothing design, the seats in Formula 1 cars are fastened by just two bolts resulting in the quick release of the driver in the event of accidents. The shoulder straps are engineered to take the weight of both driver and seat to ensure speed of rescue is rapid.

Gloves may seem a minor element to Formula 1 safety clothing but are arguably the most important of all. They must be made as thin as possible to ensure the driver can maintain his connection to the car whilst also remaining fire-proof enough to protect. The same can be said for Formula 1 boots as the soles of these are made extremely thin so the driver has the closest contact with the pedals of the car.

The exterior clothing is only part of the Formula 1 safety equation; all the drivers wear a full set of ‘racing underwear.’ Made up of long johns, vests, gloves and a balaclava this is also made out of fire resistant material and acts as a further level of protection if a fire ever does break out.

It is not just the driver that has to wear the levels of safety clothing. Pit crews must wear equal amounts of safety gear as the pit lane is the most dangerous place on a Formula racing track. The chance of fire as refuelling is undertaken is still a risk although modern valve systems have minimised the chances of fire. Testament to the success of the safety clothing was seen during the 1994 season when the Benetton pit crew and driver Jos Verstappen survived a terrific blaze that resulted from a fuel leak.

There is no doubt that the safety clothing has made Formula 1 far safer, looking back to the fifties when drivers wore cloth overalls, goggles and leather driving caps the advance in technology is almost unbelievable. In one of the most dangerous sports in the world it is reassuring to know that so many designers are producing items of clothing with the driver’s safety as their primary concern.

karan 2112 asked:


if there is a place in india to participate in formula 1 race, where and what r the conditions?

SandFlyer asked:


Let’s say you’re agent 007 and you’re trying to catch an international thief who’s taking off in a regular car. All you have available is a Formula 1 car with a full tank. Is it physically possible to have a car chase? Would the street damage the race car? How long before you run out of gas? How fast could you go on the highway?
The logistics of procuring the car are all worked out since you’re at a multi-millionaire villain’s lair and got ahold of his hobby race car.

Sidewinder asked:


I’m currently starting my master’s degree in mechanical engineering. My career aspiration is to be an automotive powertrain (engine) development engineer for a constructor (any one of them) in formula 1? How good an engineer will one have to be and what requisite qualifications/experience/credentials should one have to be able to make it to this job.

z06fever53 asked:


Does anyone understand the rules and the purpose and the penalties associated with the pit lights in formula 1 racing.