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 ====== Formula One ======
-Formula One (F1) is a single-seater formula racing cars series. It is the highest level class of racing sanctioned by the FIA.
+Formula One (F1) is a single-seater formula racing cars series. It is the highest level class of racing sanctioned by the FIA. The sport originated in Europe and is now global, being held in Europe, South America, North America, Asia, and Australia. During a given season, several races, each Grand Prix, are held on dedicated street circuits and on specially created closed circuits.
 ==== Very short race ====
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 ==== Three drivers on pole position ====
-In the 1997 European Grand Prix qualifications, three drivers all lapped the track in exactly 1m 21.072s: Jacques Villeneuve, Michael Schumacher, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. The order was set by who drove the first lap and Villeneuve started first. [([[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/features/2016/8/strange-but-true--f1-s-weirdest-and-most-amazing-records.html|Strange but true: F1's weirdest and most amazing records]])].
+In the 1997 European Grand Prix qualifications, three drivers all lapped the track in exactly 1m 21.072s: Jacques Villeneuve, Michael Schumacher, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. The order was set by who drove the first lap with this time and therefore Villeneuve started first. [([[https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/features/2016/8/strange-but-true--f1-s-weirdest-and-most-amazing-records.html|Strange but true: F1's weirdest and most amazing records]])].
 ==== Fan car ====
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 ==== Six-wheeler ====
-Tyrrell P34 had six wheels and raced in 1976. It was the inspiration for the car from credits of the Pink Panther. It was retired in 1977 but other teams tested six-wheel designs with four wheels at the back later. In 1982, F1 started requiring four wheels. [([[https://www.redbull.com/us-en/weirdest-f1-car-designs|These are the weirdest car designs ever to grace Formula One]])].
+Tyrrell P34 had six wheels and raced in 1976. It was the inspiration for the car from credits of the Pink Panther. It was retired in 1977 but other teams later tested six-wheel designs with four wheels at the back. In 1982, F1 started requiring four wheels. [([[https://www.redbull.com/us-en/weirdest-f1-car-designs|These are the weirdest car designs ever to grace Formula One]])].
+==== Acceleration ====
+F1 cars accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (about 62 miles per hour) in approximately 2.6s. [([[https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/150934/how-fast-is-an-f1-car-top-speeds-of-f1-and-more|Autosport]])]
+==== Cost of F1 Car ====
+The basic cost of an F1 car is over $13.7 million. [([[https://medium.com/@sreetharanragavan/how-much-does-an-f1-car-cost-aac9871f4bc5|Medium]])]
+==== Brake Discs ====
+Brake discs can achieve a temperature of 1,000 degrees Celcius (1832 degrees Fahrenheit). [([[https://www.autoevolution.com/news/how-f1-brakes-work-6936.html|autoevolution]])]
+==== Tire change ====
+The crew in the pit stop is able to change car tires in about three seconds. The world record is 1.82 seconds. [([[https://medium.com/formula-one-forever/1-82-seconds-to-change-4-tyres-of-a-formula-1-car-3f5caff88050|Medium]])]
+==== Engine Longevity ====
+The engine of a Formula 1 car will last, on average, just about seven races. Typically, passenger car engines last about 10 years. [([[https://f1chronicle.com/how-long-do-f1-engines-last/|F1 Chronicle]])]
+==== F1 Car Weight ====
+The weight of the vehicle must not be below 734 kg (about 1,618 pounds) without fuel after the introduction of the halo in 2018. This is the weight with the driver included. [([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/f1-car-weight-how-much-does-a-formula-1-car-weigh|Sportskeeda]])]
+==== Turning On The Engine ====
+You cannot turn on the engine when it's cold. It has to be preheated since it doesn't have an external heater pump. [([[https://formulaoneinsights.com/2-formula-1-engine-start-up-procedure/|Formula 1 insights]])]
+==== Driver's Weight After Race ====
+On average, after one race, a driver loses 2-3 kg (4-6 lbs) due to heat. [([[https://www.quora.com/How-much-weight-do-Formula-1-drivers-lose-after-a-race|Quora]])]
+==== Female Driver ====
+Just one female driver was able to score a point throughout the entire history of F1. Her name is Lella Lombardi. [([[https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/51224/remembering-the-only-female-formula-1-points-scorer/|GP Fans]])]
+==== Race with six cars ====
+The 2005 US GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had only six cars compete. These six cars had Bridgestone tires. Other 14 cars, all on Michelin tires only completed the parade lap. Michelin advised its customer teams that the tires would only be safe for 10 laps. [([[https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/the-2005-us-gp-farce-the-full-inside-story/4809049/|The 2005 US GP farce: The full inside story]])]
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