Here are some of the most basic terms about Formula 1 that we should know, when we have the opportunity to witness the race with our own eyes next April.
Formula 1
Formula 1 – Formula 1, often abbreviated as F1 in the name of the race, refers to a series of regulations of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) that all Both people and vehicles involved must comply, for example with atmospheric engines up to 4,500 cm³. Meanwhile, Formula 2 – Formula 2 (lower segment) is defined for suction engines with a capacity of up to 2,000 cm³.
Ballast
The basic principle is that the lighter the vehicle, the greater the advantage in launch speed, so to ensure fairness for the tournament, the vehicles and their drivers do not have the minimum weight according to regulations. ballast will have to be attached to the car.
According to the latest regulations of F1 Racing from 2019, the total weight of both person and car has increased to 740 kg, of which The weight of the handlebars and seat must be at least 80 kg. This change in weight requirements helps many drivers “breathe a little easier” because previously they had to plan to lose weight before each race to ensure the total weight of person and vehicle did not exceed regulations.
Pit-stop
The F1 racing tournament is not only a comparison of the speed of a single driver but also a place to demonstrate coordination. The smooth coordination of team members at the pit-stop area. Pit-stop is simply a technical stop where drivers quickly change tires and then immediately return to the track. When time in seconds is the prerequisite to decide victory or defeat for each racer, the team with the fastest tire changing speed will have the advantage. The number of technical support staff always ready to be “on duty” at pit-stops is about 20 people.
The current record for fastest pit-stop completion belongs to the Red Bull team when they completed the entry process. Max Verstappen’s pit in 1 82 seconds at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix 2019.
Practice Qualifying and Race
If you wonder why an F1 race usually takes place in 3 days, the answer is this:
Day 1: Optional practice day (Practice) includes two mornings and afternoons, each lasting 1 hour 30 minutes
Day 2: Qualifying race day lasts about 1 hour and is divided into 3 parts: Q1 Q2 Q3 determines the starting position from the drivers on the official race day.
This race allows racers to run as many laps as they want as long as they are within the allowed time.
Day 3: Official race day (Race)
This is the official race day to decide the “throne” of the participating teams with the top score of the most intense speed competitions.
In some countries, the race schedule may be slightly changed. For example, at the Monaco Grand Prix the practice day starts on Thursday so that the drivers have time to rest on Friday. Or the official races in Singapore 2008 and Bahrain 2014 took place in the evening instead of the afternoon as usual.
In Vietnam – the upcoming Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix race will take place in 3 days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April 3 – 5, 2020
Rule 107%
During the first race (Q1) of the qualifying race day, any driver does not complete the race within the maximum time of 107 % compared to the completion record of the fastest driver in race 1 (Q1) will not be allowed to participate in the official race. However, in some special cases, the racing referee (stewart) can still allow this.
Marshal
In prestigious races the best price in the world, operations and safety are always the number 1 priority. Marshals are volunteers/operators – who will be in charge of many roles throughout the race, such as being in charge of The racing car is in charge of the grandstand area to ensure that the audience does not endanger themselves, and the racers help take the car and driver in an accident off the track or wave a flag to notify the racers of the situation. steering. At the upcoming Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix in April 2020, there will be about 1,000 marshals selected and trained by the world’s leading experts from the Australian Motor Vehicle Federation (CAMS).
Flag
A flag system used in Formula 1 racing, each color and number of flags conveys a different message
For example, when a yellow flag is waved, the racers will understand that there is danger on the road. The racetrack requires slow running and no overtaking is allowed. When two yellow flags are waved at the same time, it means the racetrack is having trouble. Rescuers are on the racetrack to handle it, so racers are not allowed to overtake each other. The yellow flag with red stripes signals a problem with the track surface that can cause the racing car to become slippery. On the contrary, when they see the green flag being waved, the riders can understand that the danger zone is over and can continue to compete normally. The blue flag is raised when the last racer is caught by the first racer in the race group (leading more than 1 lap). This means that the last racer must give way and must not take action to obstruct the racer. first pass.
It is the combination of modern technology – precision – discipline and time calculated in each tick that makes F1 racing – the most expensive speed race in the world attractive.
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