The Monaco Grand Prix, closer to the action!
Immerse yourself in the heart of the work that fascinates many players in this sport, but which is no less demanding and exhausting.
Aero in every detail…
Once the single-seater is assembled, there are still many gaps between the various body parts. In order not to disturb a sufficiently complex aero to apprehend, a tape is applied to all these junction points between two parts.
Pictured at Alfa Romeo and Mercedes :
Close-up on the steering wheel
It is a real piece of goldsmithery. This object, which costs an average of €50,000, has become a dashboard for pilots. The latter are constantly adjusting the buttons to adjust their single-seater according to the evolution of the race.
That of Sebastian Vettel is delicately placed on the front of the car, still in its protective cocoon.
Pistols in F1…
These are used to crimp and loosen the huge central nut that secures the wheel to its hub.
They allow mechanics to change all four tires in just two to three seconds!
Stop training in progress
To be effective during a pit stop, these men work without relaxing the appropriate movements.
Here, with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, the car is pushed to its location, and each actor rehearses his role in order to play it to perfection in the race.
A less well-executed pit stop can result in the loss of precious seconds gained with difficulty on the track!
Single-seater settings
Tuning these motors efficiently is very complex. The various adjustment operations allow the expertise of experienced, meticulous and efficient men, but also of tools specially designed for each part of the single-seaters.
At Haas, and Aston Martin, here is how the front axle settings worked:
For all the photos illustrating this article: © MotorsInside / Nicolas LEROOY