Why Do F1 Cars Spark?

Porpoising

cool

next, why is water wet

I couldn't imagine the sparks being good for fire safety. The fuel doesn't ignite itself in a crash.

This explains a lot, thank you!

In the 2019 Bahrain GP stroll filled Albons Toro Rosso with sparks

Ask 2022 mercedez f1 team

I like the sparkage

Surely the friction thats causing the sparks would slow you down? Like your car is literally scraping the floor, theres no way in physics that doesn't slow you down somewhat?

Captain Spark

I am personally don't like sparks.

i have not seen 80s sparks cuz im a kid

I hate it.

Lol this feels like a Seinfeld episode

Doesn't it damage the track???

Your content is top notch, in many senses. Please keep up the good work. Are there more such channels with similar depiction of content but on topics apart from F1?

Yeah I Love it😀😀

I am not against fireworks but I am a little bit care about the car's condition when I see those Sparks coming underneath the car

It's bc of the chassis lowering

Thanks, I needed that.

How did he not show a video of a car actually sparking

I love F1 sparks!!!

Because a long time ago when we didn't, the one true GoAT died.

It’s not pleasing, it’s annoying and unnatural. 2005 season was the best

i ate fireworks :(

For a video about f1 cars sparking, this sure had a lack of footage of actual f1 cars sparking... and no still shots do not count...

Conclusion:
Nowadays sparks are just a show

US GP 2023

Anyone watching this video after Hamilton and Leclerc got disqualified from the 2023 U.S GP? 🥲

The sparks are a evidence of friction, friction is a form of resistance, and resistance slows the car down. In a sport where hundredths, even thousandths of a second matter, the sparks should be a negative indication. As to the fireworks display, I'm much more impressed by brightly glowing orange front brakes.

My dog doesn't bark, he sparks

It blows my mind that you call kevlar a metal several times in this video. If you're calling it anything, it would be a plastic.

I thought the sparks were from shifting gears so this is a bit of a let down
I just wish you commenters could learn how to pronounce 'R' and 'L' sounds, instead of the baby talk

Why do F1 cars spark you ask? It’s because the majority of races aren’t exciting enough.

Plank of what, wood?

I was having a hard time understanding why Lewis Hamilton got disqualified at the United States Grand Prix in Austin this year and now it makes perfect sense!

Doesn't the friction causing the sparks damage the tracks as well? Between that and the damage caused by the broken off bits, I'm not a fan of sparks.

Because they are so low to the ground

I knew about the plate put in, but not about the metal bits. Interesting!

I’m not a fan of sparks! To me it cheapens the sport and the experience, because it has too many inherent safety risks. Ans that a smooth running vehicle is much more appealing than a “sparky” one! My opinion.

Because they dont not spark

Im not a spark fans

Friction. The answer is friction.

Because.

I thought the sparks were made by the diffuser.

How much does the titanium damage the track surfaces when it bottoms out?

The idea of the most over engineered cars ever made being supported by a single wood plank is hilarious