“Among Formula 1 vehicles equipped with advanced technologies a piece of wood What duty could it have?” You may think, but it serves an essential mission.

Even without this piece of wood, Some Formula 1 pilots may no longer be alive It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say so. Let’s see what the “slip block” does?

Before the incident, a Formula 1 driver was killed and precautions were taken.

In 1994, Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna died during the race because his car touched the ground too much. This death was neither the first nor the last, but after Senna’s death there were vehicles Some safety-related obligations was brought.

Formula 1 cars, where aerodynamics are just as important as other vehicles, have the advantage of being close to the ground, but let’s look at it from the other side. A vehicle filled with fuel, can make contact with the ground. This is exactly what needs to be eliminated.

What is the idea of ​​adding a 10 millimeter thick plate that is mounted on the vehicle with titanium plates?

The length of the wooden plate that must extend from 330 millimeters behind the center line of the front wheels to the center line of the rear wheels, This must be at least 1 meter.

The thickness of 10 millimeters must be the same from end to end with a tolerance of +/- 0.2 millimeters. The width must be 300 millimeters with a tolerance of +/- 2 millimeters. The board must be made of homogeneous material and It must be attached symmetrically.

If the skid block is worn, it is time for disqualification.

At the end of the race the board should not be worn more than 1 millimeter. If it is worn out, pilots are disqualified from the race. Even Michael Schumacher in 1994 and in 2023 Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclercwas disqualified for this reason.

The wood sands, sparks between the vehicle and the ground We can understand it. Yes, although these sparks may seem beautiful and exciting from the outside, in reality they are a sign of danger.

Why is the wooden piece It has a vital function We understood. Did you know it serves such a purpose? Did you even know that there is a sign under the vehicles?

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