Category Archives: F1

Formula 1 for 2015–what???

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jimsgarage

Formula 1 is never without controversy, but this past weekend leads one to wonder – what’s the point? I can understand that Mercedes is enjoying being top dog.  Who wouldn’t?  But to dominate to such a degree and block all … Continue reading →

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Formula One–Please un-confuse me

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jimsgarage

I have been a long-time fan of Formula 1.  I lived through the sixties with the no-seatbelt and drivers surrounded by fuel tank era.  I lived through the seventies with the wobbly wings attached directly to the suspension and the … Continue reading →

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Ken Block vs. Lewis Hamilton

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jimsgarage
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The New 2014 Formula One Season

Posted on March 20, 2014 by jimsgarage

The changes to F1 this year are enormous.  Smaller turbo engines and a completely new ERS (energy recovery systems) that mean far different braking, and much more torque.  The aerodynamics have been changed with smaller front wings, DRS (drag recovery … Continue reading →

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Red Bull–How it designs its winning F1 cars

Posted on September 21, 2013 by jimsgarage

Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel have become just about unbeatable this season as well as the past three.  Next year is a year of big change in Formula One with 1.6 liter turbocharged engines being the new power plant.  The … Continue reading →

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Can Formula One Drivers Build Their Car?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jimsgarage

Here is Jensen Button and Louis Hamilton being left on their own to put their F1 car together – better them than me!

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