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Altitude puts a strain on both human and machinery
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track of Mexico means a big challenge for engineers and drivers because of its high altitude. Engineers have to calibrate the whole car, especially its cooling systems for the “thinner” air. Previously the Interlagos track in Brazil was the highest track on the F1 calendar with its altitude of 800m. Its place was taken over by the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez race track as the Mexican circuit sits at 2,2km above sea level. As human can feel the difference in air density while climbing a mountain, race cars suffer in a similar way from the thinner air. Not only the internal combustion engine and cooling are affected by it, but it also has an effect on...
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