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What is a RAM race?
RAM RACING. We are an international GT racing team based at Silverstone Park, UK. After winning the European Le Mans Series in 2013, our debut year of competition, we went on to contest the European rounds of the World Endurance Championship including the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Where did kartikeya get his training for car racing?
He then went on to the Elf Winfield Racing School in France, showing his talent by becoming a semi-finalist in the Pilote Elf Competition for Formula Renault cars in 1992.
Why did F1 leave India?
In the 2014 season, the race had to be cancelled due to tax issues surrounding the FIA and the circuit owners. The tax issue arose because the Indian government does not see F1 as a sport, it in fact sees it as entertainment. So if that is the case then the government are owed more money.
Which part of our country is Karthikeyan?
Karthikeyan was born to Telugu speaking parents in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. His father was a former Indian national rally champion. He is also related to the late S. Karivardhan.
What is a Formula One Grand Prix?
A Formula One Grand Prix is a sporting event which takes place over three days (usually Friday to Sunday), with a series of practice and qualifying sessions prior to the race on Sunday.
How do Formula 1 teams make their cars?
Teams spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year developing their cars. All cars must have certain elements — for example, gearboxes must have eight gears plus a reverse and last for six consecutive races — but teams have leeway to tweak and change some parts of their car, including their engines, in the pursuit of speed.
What does the new F1 car concept mean for drivers?
This year sees the introduction of an all-new F1 car concept that is designed to allow drivers to follow another car more closely and increase competition amongst the current grid. Last season saw six drivers from four different teams win a race, the most since 2012, something F1 is…
How long does a Formula 1 race last?
The race can not exceed two hours in length—if this interval is reached, the race will be ended at the end of the next full lap—unless the race is halted by a red flag, in which case the total time including the red flag stoppage must not exceed three hours, and the total time excluding the red flag stoppage may not exceed two hours.