Indy car compared to formula 1. 760 600 from engine and 160 from energy recovery systems gearbox. Formula 1 comparison further there is a difference in tracks too on which the racing events happen for both of these cars. As both cars are designed to run on different tracks it will be unfair to compare their speed but still.
Formula 1 and indycar are both considered to be premier single seater series with huge fan bases and drivers clamouring to compete within it. The two series however are run very differently. Thats slightly more expensive than an indycar which averages 15 million.
An indy car runs on an oval track as well as the streets and that is not the case with f1. An f1 car can take some serious punishment. And generally speaking this is true.
Comparing single seaters best series. More often than not formula one has been called the pinnacle of motorsports for all intensive purposes theyre not wrong since formula one is both the most costly motorsport most engineered and with the most on paper achievements. Ungrooved racing slicks and grooved wet condition tires weight.
The weight limit for a formula 1 car is 585 kg minimum. Semi automatic with eight forward gears plus reverse fuel. For a indy car the minimum weight is 1550 pounds.
The two series however are run very differently. Taking the indy car vs. However these figures pale in comparison to f1 cars which can cost up to 470 million for a team of two.
This difference in weight makes the formula 1 cars go faster. Unleaded racing gasoline tires. In total the cost of one nascar car is estimated to be about 25 million which includes all the modifications it will need during its lifetime.
Maximum of 1621 pounds 740 kilograms without fuel with 176 pounds 80. Like f1 indycar has an overtaking aid the push to pass system. Kits are different for small ovals street and road courses compared to speedways.
We had mentioned above that the formula 1 race cars are lighter than indy cars. Indycar racing began in the 1900s with the first indianapolis 500 race in 1911 heralding the sports national launchwhile formula one has its roots in the european grand prix races of the.