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IndyCar vs. F1 car size. IndyCar dimensions: 1,650-1,690 pounds, depending on track (lightest on speedways); about 40 inches tall; about 76 inches wide; tires are 15 inches in diameter. IndyCar ...
Since records have been kept, the fastest lap has been achieved by the leader on the final lap of the race on one occasion (Bobby Rahal, 1986). It has never been accomplished on the first lap of the race. It is commonly done by a driver not leading the race at the time, due to drafting.
On the final series of pit stops, Pagenaud executed a very fast in-lap and out-lap, including a lightning fast 6.7-second pit stop. He emerged as the leader, and led the final 14 laps to victory. Cold temperatures and cloudy, windy conditions made for one of the coldest Indy car races in Speedway history.
The FIA is set to abolish the fastest lap point rule for the 2025 season onwards. [35] Unlike various other motor racing series, F1 has never awarded bonus points to drivers for leading the most laps (e.g., the IndyCar Series) or qualifying on pole position (e.g., the F1 feeder series, such as Formula 2 and Formula 3). [21]
The first full 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice is Thursday, May 16, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. Most of the first two days of scheduled practice was washed out by rain, and ...
Shortest lap time (qualifying) 53.377 s: 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix (Valtteri Bottas) [22] Shortest race (laps, duration, distance) 1 lap, 3 min 27.071 s 6.880 km (4.275 mi) 2021 Belgian Grand Prix (Race red-flagged due to heavy rain) [23] Fewest laps without a red flag: 12: 1971 German Grand Prix [24] Longest race (duration) 4 h 4 min 39.540 s
The move by the teams, to come to the grid and then pull out after the formation lap into the pit lane, infuriated the fans, who did not know about the plan. [29] [30] BBC Radio broadcaster Maurice Hamilton said of the event, "Without question, it was the strangest race I commentated on in F1."
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