Formula One is truly a high-tech sport. Members of the BMW Sauber F1 Team explain some basic terms and share technical secrets with you: Willy Rampf, the team's Technical Director, speaks about aerodynamics.
Heavy braking such as for the first chicane is a feature of Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, and punishes brakes and tyres to the absolute maximum. In 2007 Nick Heidfeld finished fourth here, with team-mate Robert Kubica coming fifth. See Monza from...
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The almost vertical "Eau Rouge", the "Blanchimont" lefthander and Spa-Francorchamps' unpredictable weather are utterly unique in Formula One. See Spa from the cockpit, just as Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica experience the...
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The Formula One drivers must work hard at the Hungaroring, on the outskirts of Budapest. One turn leads to the next, with hardly any time for the drivers to catch their breath on a long straight. Not without reason has this circuit been nicknamed...
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Welcome to the Mecca of British racing. Silverstone's tradition is also well known outside of the British Isles. It was the venue for the first Formula One race of the modern era in 1950. The circuit is still one of the fastest on the calendar....
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The "Circuit de Nevers" is one of the favourite tracks for most drivers, as it demands full concentration and excellent driving skills. However, the location of the circuit is the subject of many discussions. The French province does not...
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In 2007, Montreal was the scene of a spectacular crash for Robert Kubica, which he was fortunate to survive without serious injury. The "Circuit Gilles Villeneuve" is a true stop-and-go track, with combinations of fast stretches, chicanes...
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