During 2011, the FIA announced that blowing exhaust gases through the diffuser would become illegal for 2012. They attempted to achieve the ban by limiting the placement of the exhausts on the car, specifically with regards to height. Their attempts were ineffective. While there has been a significant loss of rear downforce due to the... Continue Reading →
Green and purple
In Formula One, commentators frequently refer to sector or lap times as being "green" or "purple". There seems to be a little bit of confusion among some fans as to what those terms mean. So here it is: A green sector or lap is a personal best in the session for the driver who records... Continue Reading →
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