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Tuesday, July 05, 2011

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F1 Grand Prix Insights 07 - Monocoque


It's as strong as a bullet-proof vest, although one sheet of its material is thinner than a human hair. The monocoque, also known as 'survival cell', is the structural centre of a Formula One car. But what makes it so strong? How does it stand up to an accident? Nico Rosberg and Jock Clear from MERCEDES GP PETRONAS explain all.

Credit: Mercedes GP (www3.mercedes-gp.com)

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