FORMULA 1 CARS sit at the extremes of engineering. They reach 60 mph in less than three seconds and, given the right track, approach 230 mph flat-out. Their engines sing at 18,000 RPM, more than twice the speed of most road car engines.
Drivers experience at least four times the force of gravity in turns, an experience that would leave youstruggling to hold your head up after a few laps. Driving an F1 car at speed demands exceptional reflexes and conditioning, which explains why even rookies are among the most conditioned athletes around.
