| F1 Car Front Suspension
The front and rear suspension of a F1 Car is known as a double-wishbone
suspension. This type of suspension has the advantages of
light weight, impressive strength and a well-controlled ride.
The racing surface can be surprisingly bumpy -- for example,
at the Monza track the surface changes several times along
the course, with a bump at each transition. The purpose of
a F1 Car's suspension is to keep all four wheels glued to
the track despite these aberrations in the pavement.
A F1 Car's suspension also has to be lightweight and compact.
The front suspension consists of the triangular supports (wishbones)
that mount to the front hubs, along with the springs and shocks.
The springs and shocks, as well as the equivalent of the anti-roll
bar, are all mounted on top of the car just in front of the
driver.
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| F1 Car Rear Suspension
The rear suspension is similar to the front. The main differences
are the lack of the steering mechanism, the addition of the
drive shaft and the greater weight that the rear suspension
must carry. The springs and shocks follow an arrangement similar
to the front suspension, but they are larger and fold alongside
the transmission |
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