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FIA make changes to Safety Car rules ahead of 2022 F1 season start
The FIA has published an updated version of the Sporting Regulations which features a series of revisions, including the Safety Car regulation regarding lapped cars. Article 55.13 now reads: “If the clerk of the course considers it safe to do so, and the message ‘LAPPED CARS MAY NOW OVERTAKE’ has been sent to all Competitors…
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Pirelli’s 18 Inch Tires To Be Launched In Bahrain
Pirelli will give Formula One’s next generation of tires a challenging debut in Bahrain this weekend. The brand-new 18-inch Pirelli tires have a tough test in Bahrain, with high temperatures, sand, and an abrasive surface their main challenges. This weekend will see Pirelli supply C1 (hard, x2 sets), C2 (medium, x3 sets), and C3 (soft,…
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Formula 1’s new race weekend format For 2022 Season
Formula 1 race weekends might look a little different from 2022 onwards, following a tweak to the schedule in the sport’s latest ruleset. Ahead of the season opener, these are the changes to the race weekend schedule System Checks and Engineering Meeting Now Thursday Thursday will now see a later start, which will allow some…
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Common Mistakes Committed When Baking A Cake
Cake baking is a science, but even the best bakers can make mistakes. Here are some of the most common baking mistakes and how to avoid them. Using Room Temperature Ingredients You should pull butter and eggs out of the refrigerator about an hour before using them. Letting them sit for a while will let…
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Discourses From 1st Day of Bahrain Pre-Season Testing
Formula 1 returned to the friendly surroundings of the Bahrain International Circuit for Day 1 of the second Official Pre-Season Test. For some teams, the emphasis was mileage while for others it was all about longer periods on different tire compounds as they experimented with various set-ups and fuel loads. With performance runs anticipated to…
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3 Secret Cake Recipe
A cake is a type of sweet dessert that is typically baked. In its oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries, meringues, custards, and pies. The most common cake ingredients…
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Why F1 Drivers Wear Knee Pads
When you hear a Formula One car speeding towards you, there is a lot of noise. The sound is intense and very mechanical. The engines roar like rockets about to take off. So it’s no surprise that F1 drivers wear ear protectors and helmets. But why do they wear knee pads? F1 drivers wear knee…
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HOW F1 TRACKS ARE MAINTAINED
Maintaining F1 tracks is a relentless pursuit to ensure both safety and quality. The formula 1 race teams will not perform at their best if the race tracks are not kept up to the high standards required by the FIA. Resurfacing the track, securing safety barriers, sweeping run-off areas, test signal displays, and repainting the…
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WHY ARE THERE NO FEMALE DRIVERS IN F1?
Racing has been a male-dominated sport since its inception, and women haven’t had much of a chance. Only 20 seats are available in F1 and thousands of young drivers try to enter. Hardly anyone gets in, so it’s challenging to do so. Since women only make up 2% in motorsport, according to statistics, the chances…
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Formula One Circuits and Their Owners
Formula One is one of the world’s most profitable sports, and therefore it’s no surprise that owning a Formula One race track can be a lucrative investment. Because there are so many shareholders at each circuit, it’s impossible to say with certainty who owns which track. However, individuals can be linked to a particular track…
