What is FP2 F1?
Since 2006, three free practice sessions (often abbreviated to FP1, FP2, and FP3) are held before the race. The first is held on Friday morning and the second on Friday afternoon, while the third session is on Saturday morning.
What is the fastest an F1 car has gone in a race?
372.5 km/h
Race records
| Description | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest top speed (race) | 372.5 km/h (231.461 mph) |
| Highest top speed (overall) | 378 km/h (234.878 mph) |
| Shortest race | 1 lap, 3 min 27.071 s 6.880 km (4.275 mi) |
| Shortest race without a red flag | 1 h 14 min 19.838 s |
Does Formula 1 go faster than Nascar?
When it comes to speed, NASCAR undeniably falls behind the other two popular races, IndyCar and Formula 1. Despite being powered by a V-8 engine, NASCAR vehicles average out at a top speed of just over 321 kmh (200 mph), which is quite a bit slower than the top speeds recorded in F1 and IndyCar vehicles.
What happens FP2?
What happens in FP2? FP2 starts at the same time of day as the race, and therefore presents the perfect opportunity to get accurate tyre degradation and wear figures from long runs to help define the strategy. All of which helps to optimise the set-up for the Race.
Do F1 drivers poop in the car?
Their diets are very well designed, and their eating schedule will be such that they will drop the kids off at the pool a sensible time before the race, so their bowels will be pretty much empty before they get in the car.
How fast can a Formula 1 car go in mph?
For Formula 1 cars, the top speeds are 360km/h or 223 mph. The 0-100km/h acceleration in 2.6 seconds, but the 0-300km/h in 10.6 seconds.