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Paddles |
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| Formula One drivers today use paddles on the back of his steering wheel to change gear.
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Paddock |
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| The paddock is the area behind the pit lane, this is where you will find the team motorhomes. It is also where the drivers will go to relax and talk to the media during the Grand Prix weekend.
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Parc Fermé |
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| Between qualifying and race day the cars are held in Parc Fermé to prevent the teams making any changes against regulations. Once the race is over the cars return to Parc Fermé and are inspected to ensure they comply with the Formula One rules.
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Pit board |
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| A driver communicates with the pits using a radio, however the team also keeps the driver informed of his competitors’ progress by holding a pit board with simple information over the pit wall.
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Pit lane |
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| This is where the teams operate the cars from during the race weekend; it is also where the pit stops take place.
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Pit wall |
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| The teams house much of their communication equipment on the pit wall so as they can talk to the driver and monitor his performance over the Grand Prix weekend.
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Pit Garages |
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| The team will work on the car throughout the weekend from the pit garages, this is where the cars ‘disappear’ whenever mechanical, or set up changes are required.
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Plank |
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| Formula One regulations state that all cars must have a wooden plank under the car to prevent the ride height being set too low, this plank must be a specified depth at the end of the race.
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Pole position |
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| Drivers compete for grid position in qualifying, the fastest time in qualifying wins the driver pole position at the front of the grid. This is the most advantageous place from which to start the race.
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Practice |
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| Un-timed sessions early in the weekend to allow the teams a chance to learn the circuit and make basic set up changes and refinements to the car.
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