Race tracks are permanent facilities for various sports and animals. Racecourses are used for horse racing in UK, India, Australia, Hong Kong, UAE. Velodromes are for bicycles, circuits for multiple laps. Race courses are temporary tracks for sports like road running
Brakes inhibit motion by absorbing energy from moving systems. Most brakes use friction between surfaces to convert kinetic energy to heat. Kinetic energy increases quadratically with velocity
Formula One is FIA's highest open-wheeled auto racing class. Championship awarded through points system based on Grand Prix results. First champion was Giuseppe Farina in 1950. Current champion is Max Verstappen in 2024
EU emission standards regulate pollution from vehicles and ships in EU waters. Standards progress from Euro 1 to Euro 7, with Euro 7 coming into force in 2026. Non-compliant vehicles cannot be sold in EU, but new standards don't apply to existing vehicles
Exhaust system guides reaction gases away from engine combustion. System includes cylinder head, manifold, turbocharger, catalytic converter, and muffler. Exhaust pipes must be heat-resistant and designed to vent toxic gases
Born in Hasselt, Belgium in 1997 to Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen. Started karting at age four, winning multiple national championships. Achieved record-breaking 2013 season in karting with three championships