Just how fast could an F1 car go if you really let it loose, strap on just enough downforce to not take off and use a track that is 11 miles long.
Honda actually tried this back in 2006, but I was wondering – would the current F1 rocket ships be able to go even faster? And is the 300mph barrier out of reach?
Firstly, F1 cars are definitely not made to do this – they gain much more time over a lap by sacrificing straight-line performance and using downforce to carry more speed through the corners.
But due to their light construction and immense power – it is interesting to think just how fast they could go, if you let them hit their top speed.
Now, we know that if you gave the car even more power and dramatically changed the aerodynamics – you could get a car to go very quickly.
