![]() ![]() The largest weight that contributes to this is the power unit system, weighing around 150 kg. ![]() Formula 1 sets out regulations that dictate that the weight of the car cannot be below 798 kg (including the driver who is weighed at the end of each race). So, there’s no real surprise to find out that they’re also the heaviest. These are the longest, widest and tallest F1 cars ever. The ride height varies to create “rake”, which reduces drag while keeping the overall downforce of the car as high as reasonably possible. However, on average, the front wing of the car is around 30-35 mm off the ground and the rear of the car has a ride height of about 75-80 mm. The height isn’t constant over the whole car and varies from circuit to circuit. This reduces the overall drag of the car and also helps create ground effect aerodynamics underneath the floor. F1 cars are so low to the floor having a ground clearance much smaller than road vehicles. The height of Formula 1 cars is what sets them apart from road cars the most. ![]() However, it does mean that the cornering speeds are higher than before and are now the fastest in the sport’s history.įormula 1 cars are also harder to drive as a result, thanks to being more unpredictable at high speed, especially when following another car closely. Wider cars do produce more drag though, so there is a slight downside to this change. Before this, cars had to be narrower, but the regulations were opened up to increase the potential downforce that could be generated by the front wings. This current regulation was brought in, in 2017. WidthĪccording to the current rules, F1 cars cannot be over 2 metres wide. When compared to the height and width restrictions, F1 teams have much more choice when it comes to the length, also known as wheelbase, of the car. Compare a car from 2002 to one from 2022 and they almost look like completely different sports. This is especially the case over the past two decades. The length of F1 cars has varied over time, but they have been steadily increasing. For those unfamiliar with the metric systems, that’s around 18 feet, longer than almost every road car you’ll see driving around. But why is this and how big are they really? LengthĪccording to the 2022 regulations, Formula 1 cars cannot be longer than 5.5 metres from front to back. What’s the size of an F1 car?į1 cars can appear deceptively small on TV, but if you’ve ever got close to one, you may be surprised to see they’re actually quite large. If you’re found to be entering a car that doesn’t meet these rules, you will be penalised, perhaps even disqualified from the race. Over the decades, Formula 1’s governing body the FIA, has developed and evolved strict regulations to limit what designers can enter into an F1 Grand Prix. Think about it, when you see a high-performance sports car on the road, it doesn’t appear to be large because of how low to the ground it is, F1 cars are an even more extreme example of this. To minimise how much drag they produce, F1 designers always go for as small of a profile as possible. So, why is this? Well, more than anything, it’s thanks to the complex aerodynamic systems that are implemented in their design. These are the biggest F1 cars ever and it shows!ĭespite their extensive length and width, F1 cars don’t appear this large when you see them on TV or in person. When compared to everyday road cars, a 2022 Range Rover (a large SUV in Europe) measures around 5 metres long and 1.9 metres wide. In 2022, F1 cars are around 5.5 metres long and 2 metres wide. So, with that in mind, what are the current dimensions of an F1 car in 2022? The answer might surprise you, as it’s difficult to get the tape measure out for a vehicle travelling at over 200 mph. Due to ever-changing regulations, the size and shape of F1 cars is constantly evolving. ![]() It’s those machines that pique our interest, as they are the fastest racing cars on the planet.
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