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Formula 1 team factories have become so technologically advanced that they often have material - such as wind tunnels and supercomputers - of a caliber to put to shame the tools of multinational companies. Check out the technology here and find out about the latest advances and developments in F1 team factory technology.

The Era of the Formula 1 Wind Tunnel

Aerodynamics on Formula 1 cars is a science of gaining the most grip through using the wind. Unlike with airplanes, the wings of a racing car push the car down to the track, not up in the air. The effect allows a car to slide less and turn a faster lap. To develop the best aerodynamic grip possible, F1 teams use a wind tunnel.

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