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Aero

Slang for Aerodynamic Aerodynamics is the science of controlling how the air behaves as the car cuts through it at speed. F1 cars are designed similarly to an aeroplane wing,
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Brake by Wire

Brake by wire (BBW) refers to the system that controls the rear brake. While the front brakes maintain the traditional
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C1

C1 refers to the compound of the rubber that the tyre's wearing surface is constructed from. Pirelli has developed a
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Clutch

All cars with a gearbox use a clutch to engage the engine and deliver power to the transmission. F1 cars
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Diffuser

The diffuser is the flared opening at the rear of the floor and is used to generate downforce. Air is
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F1 Endplate

Endplate

The endplate is a piece of bodywork found at the limit of the Front Wing or Rear Wing, boosting aerodynamic performance by reducing drag and increasing downforce.  Made from carbon
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Engine Elements

The Power Unit comprises six elements - the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Turbo, MGU-K, MGU-H, Control Electronics and Energy Store.
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ERS Lights

F1 cars don't have brake lights. The lights on the car's rear display as solid for improved visibility in wet
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Ferrari PU

As a constructor, Ferrari develops and produces its own power unit (PU) for their cars as well as customer cars.
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