Knowing how much a Formula 1 car consumes can only be interesting for all enthusiasts, a mystery revealed.
Formula 1 gathers millions of fans, not only in Italy, but also worldwide, many of whom have approached this sport since they were little more than children, perhaps because they were fascinated by the stories of their parents and grandparents. Since then, it has been practically impossible for many of them to tear themselves away from a race, to the point of wanting to know as much as possible about the riders and what they do to achieve such important results.
Formula 1 single-seaters end up undergoing continuous modifications, both from one season to the next so as to fill any gaps compared to their opponents, and to make them more performing on the various circuits. The engineers always try to pay attention to the smallest details, despite knowing how very little can be enough to make them become more competitive.
Some aspects are part of what can however be defined as “secrets of the trade”, this is why insiders rarely reveal them to the outside world. However, this does not contribute to the decrease the curiosity that enthusiasts may have for a world that can be truly fascinating. However, it is not that impossible know roughly how much a car consumes.
How much does a Formula 1 car consume? The mystery revealed
In fact, you can carry out a calculation that is not too difficult even for those who are not that good at mathematics. In general, in fact, a race requires covering approximately 300 kilometres, obviously the fuel is not all added before the race, but also during the pit stops, the number of which can vary based on the agreement made between the driver and his team.
To be able to reach such a long journey they can therefore serve from 70 to 100 kilos of fuel. The unit of measurement used is not random, the volume in fact depends on the temperature, while the mass is constant. It is thus possible to make an equivalence: a chpile of fuel It is “worth” approximately 1.3 litres. For the 300 kilometers mentioned above we can therefore consider 90–130 liters of petrol. Still at an average level, 110 liters may therefore be needed every 300 km.
It is thus possible to understand what the average consumption is: approximately 36.5 liters per 100 kilometreswhich also indicates how much with one liter it is possible to travel 2.7 kilometers. Apparently it may seem like a very low number if we consider what happens with our cars, not so high if we think about the performance that all the protagonists of the Circus must have.
