February 11, 2013 3 Comments

Epiphanic Echoes #3: Car Philosophies From An Alfista

Today’s topic: On why the DELTAWING was TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!

There are two problems with proposing a revolutionary idea in this vast engineering playground. Firstly, there aren’t any! Before you could even begin to ink the idea as a result of your lucid dreaming, some bloke from another land would’ve already accomplished what you wanted to.

Secondly, and this is the more itchy one- As society, our reflex tells us to completely ridicule any sign of ingenuity when it presents itself through the eyes of a visionary. Naming the likes of Leonardo Davinci, Wright brothers, Marie Curey, justifies what I’m trying to say.… Read More…

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December 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

Formula 1: A Sport Of Glamour, Heroism And Mind Games!

In the world of Formula 1, there are only two things that exist since it’s inception back in 1946- Ferrari, and powerful rivalry. Rivalry- Now don’t be mistaken for a moment that Formula 1 speaks highly about healthy competition and sets itself as a sparkling example of spirit, hope, strength and friendship. NO! The latter is spoken about only in hush whispers. Competition is only skin deep. Rivalry and enmity, now that’s the cream that goes down the history books more often than success stories, vicariously that we all like to live. After all, “The evil that men do lives on.”… Read More…

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October 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

Tech Talk: KERS

First of all, tell me what is KERS?

KERS stands for ‘Kinetic Energy Recovery System’ and in short its main aim is to harness the kinetic energy of the vehicle (which is lost in form of heat under braking) , stores it in some other form energies(like electrical or rotational ) that can boost acceleration by pressing a button on the steering wheel under acceleration. Now a days this system is not very common in road-cars but it is extensively used in racecars. Actually the whole idea of  harnessing the kinetic energy was invented way back in 50s when physicist Richard Feynman proposed an idea of storing vehicles kinetic energy by the use of flywheel but no serious attempts were made in field of energy recovery until 2006 when the FIA, F1’s governing body, elected to allow teams to integrate Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) into their vehicles starting in the 2009 racing season. And this rule forced the engineers to brainstorm and come up with an efficient yet lite weight KERS system.… Read More…

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October 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

An Ode To The Red Master – Schumacher ‘Ferrari’ Michael

Michael Schumacher

They said 2012 has to be the end of the world. I never believed the protagonists who backed the theory. And then there was the day, the 4thof October, Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from the epitome of motorsports. You do not have to be a Martin Brundle to know the greatness of one of the truest ambassadors of the sport. Schumacher has become the starting letter for describing the consistency, dedication and passion of a person towards his work. And we are sad that we no longer will be able to look out for that Cherry colored helmet in one of the cockpits.… Read More…

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October 6, 2012 Leave a Comment

Nico Rosberg Explaining The Evolution Of F1 Helmets

nico-rosberg-helmet-videoMany of you may have seen the bone crushing F1 crashes.  You may relate to how the initial shock quickly transforms into relief when you see the driver emerging unscathed after banging the side walls at a furious speed of 300 km/hr, or crashing head-on with other driver in an explosive instant. This drama, where relief usually prevails is perhaps owed to the most important equipment of the sport: the driver’s helmet. What parameters were judged? What standards were met before drivers were assured of maximum safety levels as they stepped into the arena?… Read More…

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September 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

Singapore GP: Vettel Wins, Schumacher Crashed!!!

Grand Prix of SingaporeAfter the failure of Hamilton’s gearbox  it was just a formality for Vettel to finish off the thrilling Singapore GP in style. Vettel finishes the race with a 8.3s lead over his closest rival Jenson Button who finished second on the podium.This is the Vettels second win of the season.

Leading from pole position, Hamilton held a steady 1.5 to 2 second advantage over Vettel through the first round of pit stops. But dramatically on 23rd lap, Mclaren suddenly slowed down forcing lewis to park it. Later the race engineer confirmed that it was a “gearbox failure” and the team already knew about it. And this sudden dismissal of Lewis from the race puts Vettel on top.… Read More…

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September 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Singapore GP: Lewis On Pole Postion, Maldonado At The Second Place

FORMULA 1 driver Lewis Hamilton will start the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix from pole position and it’s his fifth pole of the season. 27 year old racer was fastest around the Marina Bay circuit in qualifying. He claimed the pole position with a time of 1m 46.362s  in Q3 half a second quicker than his closest rival, the Williams of Pastor Maldonado who claims second position with a time of 1m 46.804s.… Read More…

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