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Old 09-17-2019, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by swazi_matt View Post
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)
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.
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