General Race Information on Melbourne F1 race 2013

General Race Information on Melbourne F1 race 2013

08.03.2013: Formula1 AUSTRALIAN Grand-Prix 2013 Race Laps: 58 High average speed around

Formula1  AUSTRALIAN Grand-Prix 2013




Race Laps: 58

High average speed around the lap

Medium-high brake severity

In general the track surface is smooth with low grip, especially in FP1

Some bumps may cause braking stability issues and cause the car to bottom out, particularly in T9

Kerbs are generally not an issue

Overtaking is difficult, even with DRS

In 2009 the race start was moved to 1700 creating some vision difficulties due to sunset and fading light

The track is usually dusty with tree leaves typically getting stuck in radiator inlets

First gear is not used on the track
 


Circuit Particularity


Bumpiness: medium
Overtaking chance: low
Kerbs: smooth / medium
Ride height setting particularity: none
Engine severity: high
Gearbox severity: medium
Lat/Long grip: lateral
Aero eff ratio: high
Track grip evo during w/e: high
Aero settings: high
Brake wear severity: high
Brake cooling necessity: medium / low
 

 
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