10 amazing facts about Formula 1 Cars

By Babita Soni

Formula 1 car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds, faster than most supercars.

The engines in Formula 1 cars are some of the most powerful in the world, with a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine that can rev up to 15,000 rpm.

The tires on a Formula 1 car can withstand forces of up to 5g during cornering, equivalent to a fighter pilot pulling a high-G manoeuvre.

The brakes on a Formula 1 car can slow the car down from 300 km/h to a complete stop in just 3 seconds.

Formula 1 cars generate so much downforce that they can drive upside down on a ceiling at high speeds without falling off.

The weight of a Formula 1 car, including the driver, is around 740 kg, which is roughly the weight of a small family car.

The bodywork of a Formula 1 car is made of lightweight materials like carbon fibre, which makes it both strong and aerodynamic.

The average top speed of a Formula 1 car is around 350 km/h, although some tracks can see speeds of up to 370 km/h.

Building a Formula 1 car can cost as much as $15 million, with teams spending millions on research and development each year to stay competitive.

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