Fuel Loads

FuelIn 2022 F1 cars run on 87 octane fuel which is 10% ethanol As part of their green strategy, Formula... There's more... Loads – Fuel weight is a significant factor in a car’s performance. The car and driverOK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... There's more... have a minimum combined weight of 796kgs (down 2kg from 2022) and then they add up to 110kg of fuel – or 14% more weight. 

As the car’s fuel loadFuel Load - F1 cars have a minimum weight of 796kgs (down by 2kg from 2022 season) including the driver,... There's more... reduces, so does the weight, reducing stress on the tyresToday's F1 cars are running 18-inch wheels (up from 13 inches in recent years) with the widths unchanged - 305mm... There's more... and increasing speed. During Free practiceFree Practice consists of three sessions (FP1, FP2 & FP3) held prior to qualifying. It is referred to as 'free... There's more..., teams run a programme of simulationsSimulators are like virtual race cars that allow drivers to see and feel what it’s like to drive a car... There's more..., including low-fuel runs and long runs. This helps to inform the race day strategy, which tyres and when to change.