Understanding Formula 1: Factory Hinwil. Silicone.

For the construction of a modern Formula One car, many sophisticated materials are used in order to achieve the best performance. One of these materials is silicone. Here, you can watch how it is used to create a high-tech model of a vehicle component.

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[calumsensible]

this had better have a part 2

[ramv36]

I'd have just liked for them to tell us wtf that was!

I understand the process and materials are way proprietary, but what did you just precision mold?

[AF095]

Sorry but the new F1 cars are looking fucking GAY!

But BMW is pretty cool

[calumsensible]

part of the exaust manifold?

only thing i could ever think of that being..

[calumsensible]

i get they cant give too much away because force india might steal the information, but a bit more info than that, like why they make stuff out of silicone would be good

[AntoDamico]

Damn right it better have!