10 interesting facts that few people know about Formula F1 racing

As every year, Formula 1 racing has a lot of changes in rules, techniques and drivers, making it difficult to keep up with all the information. However, the following are some things experts will not disclose to you.

10. Monaco GP is one of the oldest races in F1 history. But this place is always the obsession of riders because it keeps the track record of having the lowest number of vehicles. Only 4 cars saw the checkerboard at the finish line in 1966 and 1996.

9. The Ayrton Senna driver is the one who has the most victories at Monaco (6 times), surpassing the previous man, Graham Hill, who has 5 times of glory in the 60s.

The most famous and close-range driver is Michael Schumacher, who had five consecutive victories between 1994 and 2001, after Ayrton Senna's immortal accident. But it was the same accident that his name was better known, transcending the framework of speed sports.

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The most famous driver is Michael Schumacher.

8. Because it is a big and special sporting event, many giants like to splash money on luxurious launches, typically appearing in helicopters or yachts of tens of millions of dollars.

7. Each Formula 1 driver burns about 600 calories for a race. At the same time, he will lose weight by 4kg due to exposure to G force and high temperature.

6. History has proved that the driver who won the position, the first starting position (only for those who have the best test run) is a great possibility, who will win.

And the only person who proves this rule is not all, it is Olivier Panis, the most racer in the 1996 race, although he has to start from 14th place.

5. Monaco GP's race track is called the Circuit de Monaco , the famous Monte Carlo street race, which gives a very different feeling to riders and fans alike. This track runs through the streets along the coast, through hotels, residential locations, commercial centers, hotels and casinos . and especially unique in the Circuit de Monaco, F1 drivers will Run through the tunnel.

This 'street race' has a length of 3.340m, with 78 rounds to be performed, F1 riders will complete the distance of 260,520m, this length is shorter than the average length. of F1 races.

4. Monaco Grand Prix was born in 1929, at a time when the automobile race was still very primitive, initiated by Anthony Noghes, a tobacco giant.

In fact, the Noghes family had the idea of ​​a formal race in Monaco two decades earlier, and made significant preparations. The idea of ​​using the checkerboard to signal the end of the race is from you.

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The racetrack in Monaco GP and Singapore GP is formed from the streets of everyday activities.

3. Nick Heidfeld holds a pretty sad record when he is the 2nd most racer without ever winning, since he officially started playing in 2000. He and Robert Kubica have been rated as a polar duo The idea is to eat together and the two trump cards of the Swiss racing team are Sauber.

2. The racetrack in Monaco GP and Singapore GP is formed from the streets of everyday activities. Monaco streets are very narrow, so this requires the bravery of the racers.

Saying so in order to understand, even the leading rider faced many invisible pressures. Only one mistake is enough to pay the price, and Monaco is always the place to choose the most worthy winners.

1. Winning this race brings great prestige and rewards. Win each race, you will receive the usual level of 150,000 - 200,000 USD.

This amount will double and triple if you win the final. Therefore, Michael Schumacher, one of the highest paid sports athletes in the world, earns an estimated amount of $ 30 million per year.