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by Type_R on April 8th, 2005

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Why do Formula 1 drivers zigzag to warm up right before a race?

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  • by BoundSyco on April 12th, 2005

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    Formula One cars, and for that matter most race cars, zigzag to "warm up" before a race for exactly that reason; to warm up... their tires that is. Warm rubber becomes stickier and allows the cars to grip the road/track. This allows higher speeds during turns without losing control and the use of more power during acceleration periods without loss of traction.

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    • In addition to adding heat, it also cleans the tires.

      adc103051

      by adc103051 on December 15th, 2006

    • No it doesn't, the warmer the tyres the more likely they are to pick up track debris

      wobalome

      by wobalome on March 19th, 2007

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