Formula 1
Mechanics, the unsung heroes that hold F1 aloft
For the HRT hotline this week the theme was “in-charge of mechanical” and answering the questions has been Richard Pegram, chief mechanic. Here are the answers as per a HRT release:
Emilio Bello @ EmilioBelloV
What training do you have? Do you make yourselves the pit stops? if so What will be notified in advance of the stop?
I was an intern as a mechanic and then got a job in motorsport. It started as a hobby and eventually became my job. I went climbing in the different categories for several years before coming to F1. And yes, we do the pit stops.The timing with which we warn varies with the length of pit lane and the path but is between 20 and 60 seconds.
javier navarro @ JanaluNavarro
All mechanics make the same assignments or there is a specialty of areas: gearbox, brakes …
Everyone has their area in which it specializes. Some may work in various parts of the car and others are more specific.
@ victor curly viceeme
Where is the battery located in the car? Does everyone have the same place?
At the bottom. The other cars will imagine that the same area too so that you keep the center of gravity.
Gines Haro Zamora @ GinesHaroZamora
There is much talk of the Kers and DRS What are and what makes the car to go faster?
The DRS is a system for reducing drag that allows the car to open one of the “flaps” of the rear wing at a specific point of the circuit, allowing the car to have less wind resistance with increasing speed and reducing the downforce. The KERS is a way to generate more force when using the brakes.
David de la Fuente @ BiGFooT475
What is the minimum time they have achieved in a pit stop? What about practices at the factory or free?
In a race between 4 and 4.5 seconds. And practicing 3.2 or 3.3 seconds.
Lia Seren @ raikolia
Now begins the European Championship, for whom are the stakes in your garage?
Spain!
Lia Seren @ raikolia
What is it that you like to work in F1? And the least?
It’s the best of our profession, you can not get higher. What is heavier sometimes work long hours, days that do not sleep, and also get to travel fatigue, but nothing to really dislike this work.
Snoopy @ JJ25CC
You are the best mechanics in the F1. How does it feel when your FIERA, the F112 is the most improved car this year?
I am very proud of what we have progressed in the last 6 races and everyone is quite happy but we still have much to do.
Matthew Torres @ terminator4992
What is the hardest part of your job?
Be aware of car maintenance, it will not leak anything, and cope with the stress of having to do things within a very short time and very demanding.
Angel Iglesias @ Gelanigle
Who is more on top of you, Peter and Toni? Regards and good job Iberian warriors
A very complicated question! Both work together because you can not do their work without the other. My work is perhaps more influenced by Toni but many of the decisions he makes sure he has much to do with the view of Peter. So the two are over.
Angel Iglesias @ Gelanigle
How long you need to assemble a complete car before each GP? Do desmontáis integers between races?
Typically 3 days. Do not dismantle completely, depends on how many miles has the car and when he has to review certain parts. After Monaco to dismantle the chassis and returned to Madrid in the piece, but it depends on many things.
JOSE A. DELGADO @ tenista1971
What part of the car is more difficult to ride?
The fuel tank. It is quite complicated and difficult to get inside him.
Germain Lopez @ Hellacopter79
What are the first factors, or what are the most critical when raising any set-up in each GP?
The circuit, we have different setups for different circuits but once there the weather is a factor too.
Robert Ferrando @ rofear
How many sensors have the car and how many meters of cable?
150 sensors including engine and transmission, and 1,500 meters of cable.
Pippercillo @ pippercillo
Hi team! Can you modify the Cosworth engine or use it as you must supply it? HRT Force! push push!
I rode like what we provide. We do not touch anything in the engine, for that Cosworth has its own technicians who are responsible.
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