makes sense..
How do F1 cars cause bumps on the track as complained by MotoGP riders?
MotoGP's Rossi and Lorenzo hope Assen doesn't get F1 grand prix
Ross Donovan
Ross Donovan, Motorsport Aficionado
Answered Jun 30, 2018
Because of the large amount of downforce that F1 cars have, they are able to deliver huge amounts of grip and huge G forces (above 6 G) when cornering and under braking. This grip translates into a huge amount of load exerted by the tyres onto the track itself. If you think about it, the car only has 4 relatively small contact points onto the track (the tyres) and all of the force needed to accelerate, decelerate and turn the car goes through these small contact points onto the track.
These forces can have significant impacts on the track, especially in braking zones and high G corners and can distort and warp the track itself, as mentioned by Rossi and Lorenzo in the article.
Interesting.
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