This week in the sky…
By George Chudley, StarTalk Writer
Hey, StarTalk speed demons! Did you catch our recent episode on the science of Formula One racing?
This episode isn’t just a casual Sunday drive—thanks to our friends at Bitdefender, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Gary O’Reilly take a trip all the way down to Miami to experience the Grand Prix and meet with legendary Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton! Not only do we learn about the recent rule changes in F1 and the physics behind them, but Neil also answers Lewis Hamilton’s geekiest questions about the cosmos.
Behind every great racer is a team of great engineers, testing the limits of physics to sate the need for speed! Learn about the venturi effect, the phenomenon which forced engineers to rethink how cars are designed. Plus, we break down how these new designs must be met with new rules of the road.
Ever wondered what it might feel like to live on a planet with up to five times Earth’s gravity? Watch StarTalk producer Alex Picadas take a hot lap around the track and experience the intense G-forces of a modern F1 race!
Our thanks to Bitdefender, the exclusive cybersecurity partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP, for hosting us this episode.
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