Do F1 drivers get free cars?

With the amount of money they're paid, F1 drivers–well, certainly, the successful ones–can get their hands on pretty much any road car they like, no matter how limited it may be. Some manufacturers even offer them cars for free as part of sponsorship deals. It's definitely alright for some.
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Do F1 drivers get free cars from their team?

It must be pinpointed that several drivers use road cars that are supplied (for free) by their employers. This explains why, for example Renault drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov drive Renaults. They would not want to be seen behind the wheel of a car of another make!
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What cars do F1 drivers get?

Which supercars do F1 drivers own?
  • Lewis Hamilton - Pagani Zonda 760 LH. ...
  • Lando Norris - McLaren 570s. ...
  • Sebastian Vettel - Ferrari F40. ...
  • Max Verstappen - Porsche GT3 RS. ...
  • Valtteri Bottas - Mercedes C63 AMG. ...
  • Daniel Ricciardo - Porsche 918 Spyder. ...
  • Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari 488 Pista. ...
  • Carlos Sainz - McLaren 720s.
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Do F1 drivers pee in car?

Yeah well, THEY DONT have any such set-up! Instead, F1 drivers pee inside their race suits during the race.
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Can a normal person buy a F1 car?

But can you buy an F1 car? Yes, as impressive as it may sound, it is possible to buy retired and race-used F1 cars. There are many ways to buy one: through auctions, specialist websites, or from someone who owns one. However, you will need a lot of money, since they are not cheap to buy or maintain.
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Is it legal to drive a F1 on the street?

Therefore, current F1 cars do not have to be modified to drive on public roads. However, they cannot legally do so outside of non-planned events because they are not in line with the standard roadworthy specifications.
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Do F1 drivers poop in their suits?

No. F1 drivers' diets are well designed and tailored to their racing schedule. This means that their bowels will be empty during a race, not only so they don't need to poop, but to keep weight to a minimum!
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Can F1 drivers listen to music?

F1 drivers do not listen to music during a race. While it is not banned in the official rules, it is not done by any driver. In a sport as intense as F1, music would only distract the drivers and prevent them from receiving important information from their team.
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Why are there no female Formula 1 drivers?

Sponsors in particular seem to have found it difficult to take a chance on a woman because none have been able to prove themselves winners. This is not due to lack of skill, willingness, fitness or an aversion to risks.
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Why is there no Bugatti in F1?

Because they don't make race cars or sports cars. They make halo GT cars - high powered straight line missiles that are not eligible to run in any race series in the world.
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Do F1 drivers pay to drive?

Formula One

At one time F1 regulations regarding the changing of drivers during the course of a season were extremely liberal, which encouraged some teams to recruit a string of pay drivers to drive their cars, sometimes only for one or two races.
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Do F1 drivers wear diapers?

Yes, F1 drivers do wear diapers during race.

In F1 racing, there is no room for error. The fast pace of the sport combined with the physical demands of driving a high-performance vehicle can take a toll on drivers. In fact, some professional racers have even admitted to using diapers when they get behind the wheel.
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Why can't Ferrari workers buy Ferraris?

In his conversation with Drive, Galliera explained that certain aspects of his job are made difficult by the fact that not everybody can own a Ferrari model even if these people deserve it. “We have much higher demand than the availability,” he explained.
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What does BWT mean in F1?

2020 season

SportPesa ended their title sponsorship arrangement with Racing Point, with Austrian water technology company BWT becoming the team's new title sponsor.
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Why did BMW leave F1?

Combined with the global financial recession and the company's frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber.
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Can F1 drivers be female?

Although there were some early bans on women driving in motor racing events, especially in France, since the history of F1 began women have had the right to compete, on the same platform and in the same competition as men. In theory, motor sport should have a much better gender balance than it does.
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Would an F1 car beat a NASCAR?

F1 cars would beat a NASCAR around a superspeedway oval track. The open-wheel, high downforce design of the F1 car would allow it to maintain a fairly constant speed around the oval, while stock cars lose speed on the banks, leading to a faster lap time.
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Why are F1 drivers so handsome?

Formula 1 drivers are good-looking because they have muscular, athletic bodies due to their training and healthy eating, good skin, and haircuts regularly done by the best barbers. They also have most of their photos taken by professional photographers, which means they always look good in them.
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Do Formula 1 drivers drink alcohol?

The simple answer is No. F1 drivers are professional and stick to a strict diet with no sugar and caffeine.
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Do F1 drivers smoke?

14 (GMM) According to Nico Rosberg, a current Formula One driver smokes cigarettes. The conversation of smoking come up when Rosberg was recalling the last time F1 visited Texas. The Mercedes driver's father, the inimitable 'Flying Finn' Keke Rosberg, won that 1984 race in Dallas.
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How fast is a F1 car mph?

Formula 1 cars have a top speed of 360KPH (223MPH) but have been known to reach speeds closer to 400KPH (248MPH). These cars accelerate from 0 – 100KPH (62MPH) in 2.4 seconds and have cornering speeds of 300KPH (186MPH). There are no cars faster around a racetrack than F1 cars.
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What is the max speed of an F1 car?

Top speed: 300km/h / 186mph approx.
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Do F1 cars have 3 pedals?

Formula 1 Pedals Technique

Some Formula 1 race cars still have three pedals, but only the middle and right pedals (brake and throttle) are attached. Some racing teams installed a third pedal, or plate, where the clutch used to be as a footrest for the driver. Drivers use it to brace themselves during hard turns.
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