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Contents
Contents ix
3.4.6 Screen heating 318
3.4.7 Security systems 320
3.4.8 Safety systems 322
3.5 Monitoring and instrumentation 326
3.5.1 Sensors 326
3.5.2 Gauges 329
3.5.3 Global Positioning System (GPS) 332
3.6 Air conditioning 337
3.6.1 Air conditioning fundamentals 337
3.6.2 Air conditioning components 340
3.7 Formula 1 electrical technology 342
3.7.1 Introduction 342
3.7.2 Telemetry 343
3.7.3 FIA technical regulations 344
Chapter 4 Chassis systems 347
4.1 Suspension 347
4.1.1 Overview of suspension 347
4.1.2 Dampers/shock absorbers 356
4.1.3 Suspension layouts 359
4.1.4 Active suspension 364
4.2 Steering 366
4.2.1 Introduction to steering 366
4.2.2 Steering racks and boxes 369
4.2.3 Steering geometry 375
4.2.4 Power steering 383
4.3 Brakes 386
4.3.1 Disc, drum and parking brakes 386
4.3.2 Hydraulic components 394
4.3.3 Brake servo operation 398
4.3.4 Braking force control 400
4.3.5 Anti-lock brake systems 401
4.3.6 Traction control 407
4.4 Wheels and tyres 409
4.4.1 Wheels 409
4.4.2 Tyres 416
4.5 Formula 1 chassis technology (brakes) 422
4.5.1 Brakes overview 422
4.5.2 FIA technical regulations 423
