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unusual facts about Formula 1



Baughton

Baughton even has its own claim to fame, namely that it was once home to Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell 1.

Claude Michy

Therefore, he quickly became an organiser of motor sports events, and in 1976, organised the first racing team from Clermont-Ferrand with Patrick Depailler, former Formula 1 driver.

Electric go-kart

Drivers from different auto racing series such as Formula 1, GP2 Series, WRC, DTM, IndyCar or kart racing got to compete using an indoor track specially built for the occasion at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.

Ginetta Cars

Ginetta Chairman Lawrence Tomlinson’s vision for Ginetta is to provide competitive and affordable motorsport for drivers as young as 14 to be able to progress through the Ginetta championships comprehensive career ladder, before ultimately competing in the Le Mans, GT or Formula 1 arenas.

Infiniti QX70

In early 2011, Infiniti entered into disussions with Infiniti/Renault-sponsored Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel regarding the possibility of a Formula 1-inspired FX.

Iso Lele

Following the agreement with Philip Morris that led to the creation of the Iso-Marlboro brand in Formula 1, Philip Morris commissioned Iso to construct 2 specially modified Leles for their Formula 1 Team Drivers Howden Ganley and Nanni Galli.

McLaren P1

At the 2013 Goodwood Festival Of Speed, Formula 1 driver Jenson Button drove a black P1, the first time that the public saw the car being driven live.

MTV Max

The channel got a full license in January 2004 and with its possibilities, Formula 1, ice hockey's SM-liiga, Finnish Floorball League, boxing, ski jumping, alpine skiing and some other sports broadcasts were added to the channel's programming.

North One Television

Notable programmes produced include the majority of Formula 1 coverage for ITV Sport, Football Italia, ASBO Teen to Beauty Queen, The Gadget Show and Fifth Gear.

TV+

It airs entertainment programs, TV series and films, and also broadcasts sports events like Spanish La Liga, Dutch Eredivisie, ATP World Masters, Wimbledon, WTA, MotoGP, Formula 1, NHL and NBA.


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1979 European Formula Two season

Chevron hired experienced Formula 1 designer Tony Southgate to create the B48 ground effects car with Paul Owens, based on the 1978 B42 chassis.

2011 German Grand Prix

The 2011 German Grand Prix, formally the Formula 1 Großer Preis Santander von Deutschland 2011, was a Formula One motor race that was held on 24 July 2011, at the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany.

2012 Bahrain Grand Prix

Taking part in the 2012 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix program was the first round of the 2012 Porsche Supercup season (2 races); the second round of the 2012 GP2 Series (1 feature race, 1 sprint race); and the WGA Supercars ME Championship (two 7 lap races).

American Grand Prix

Grand Prix of America, Formula 1 race which will be held from 2014 onwards

Ascari

Alberto Ascari, an Italian racing driver, two-time Formula 1 World Champion, and son of Antonio

Atle Gulbrandsen

He has since commentated Formula 1 for NRK, TV2, TV3 and Viasat Motor, and been a host for several TV shows about Formula 1, WRC and other motor sports.

Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite

John Sprinzel had founded the highly successful tuning firm Speedwell, where he was joined by future Formula 1 World Champion Graham Hill.

Diamond-like carbon

DLC is also used in the engines of modern supersport motorcycles, Formula 1 racecars, NASCAR vehicles, and as a coating on hard-disk platters and hard-disk read heads to protect against head crashes.

Ferrari 512

Until 1967, Ferrari raced four litre prototypes (see Ferrari P), but due to high speeds achieved in Le Mans also by the seven litre V8 Ford GT40, the rules were changed for 1968 limiting Group 6 Prototypes to a maximum engine capacity of 3.0 litres, as in Formula 1.

Gerry Marshall

He also won the 1971 Escort Mexico championship, beating future Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter and finished 2nd in the 1974 Avon Tour of Britain driving for the same team as the equally respected rally driver Roger Clark.

Hudson Hornet

The Gran Turismo developer, Polyphony Digital is confirmed the 1954 Hudson Hornet will be rebuild on December, also will feature this car on the racing simulator "Gran Turismo 6", and the former Formula 1 world champion, Mario Andretti to talk about the early racing life story for filming the GT6 and Mario's documentary "First Love".

Île Sainte-Marguerite

It was in the news recently because the Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, owner of the Formula 1 team Force India and the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bangalore, has purchased a unique piece of luxury real estate on the Island of Sainte-Marguerite, the largest of the four islands of Lérins.

Jade at Brickell Bay

The building has become the home of many celebrities, including Mexican actress Patricia Manterola, Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya, stylist Samy, Mexican singer Luis Miguel, Indy car driver Milka Duno and baseball player Iván Rodríguez.

Las Vegas Grand Prix

Caesars Palace Grand Prix, a Formula 1 race from 1981-1982 and CART race from 1983-1984

Michael Saward

He is the father of Rachel, Formula 1 journalist Joe and of author and rape campaigner Jill and her twin Sue.

Paolo Gislimberti

His widow Elena and other friends and relatives were present along with Formula 1 driver Gastón Mazzacane.

Red Bull X2010

On his first run, he shortened the simulated course record held by Formula 1 cars on GT5's simulation of the Suzuka Circuit by over 20 seconds, drawing out the theoretical potential of the X2010 machine.

Rob Walker Racing Team

Rob Walker also gained some measure of recognition as a motorsports journalist, covering Formula 1 events for Road & Track magazine.

Rover-BRM

A crucial step in this plan was a chance meeting between William Martin-Hurst, MD of Rover, and Sir Alfred Owen of Rover's component supplier Rubery Owen, but more relevantly also of the Formula 1 constructors BRM.

Sandyford

Well known residents of Sandyford include radio personality Ray D'Arcy, singer/songwriter Paul Brady, and comedian Hal Roach (1927–2012), while David Kennedy, the former Formula 1 driver and RTÉ and Setanta Sports commentator lived for many years on Sandyford Road.

Tony George

George and Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone could not reach an agreement to continue the US Grand Prix at the Brickyard for 2008 and beyond.

Valvetrain

Other mechanisms can be used in place of valve springs to keep the valves closed: Formula 1 engines employ pneumatic valve springs in which pneumatic pressure closes the valves, while motorcycle manufacturer Ducati uses desmodromic a system to mechanically close the valves.