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Originally Posted by swazi_matt
That is the same for F1 cars, they have to be heated up before they start and then they also have a very sophisticated clutch that makes sure that it does not stall as that would also trash the engine (I do not have all the facts, but i saw a tv programme where the presenter took about an hour to get out of the pits because he couldn't get the clutch action right)
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Yes, there seem to be similar technical backgrounds. Me too have seen a F1 report about the clutches they use and that they are allegedly looking a bit like motorcycle clutches with multiple friction plates. But I have never seen one to be honest.