Over the years, different impressive automobiles have graced the F1 racing tracks. While some barely caught the attention of spectating viewers, a few remain etched in memories for ages.
Formula 1 has been around for over 70 years now. And the initiative is renowned for its peak innovation regarding motorsports and automotive construction. Being a top-class international racing competition, it comprises several teams implementing their distinctive designs via an assigned formula. These directives change yearly with the main objective of spurring creativity in the tournament. Before we go into our selections, here is the latest on our Super Bowl bet.
Ferrari F2002
The Ferrari series made striking statements on the tracks during the early part of the century. And the most dominant was the 2002 to 2004 lineups. However, the F2002 is a few edges ahead of its counterparts.
It was designed and manufactured by Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro specifically for the 2002 season of the F1 World Championship. As an improvement to the previous 2001 model, it featured a new 7-speed automatic gearbox and naturally aspirated 3-liter V10.
This machine, with its 835 hp at over 17,000 rpm, clinched 15 race wins, 11 pole positions, 15 fastest laps, and 28 podiums. Fast-forward to 2003, F2002 commenced the new season challenge as Ferrari tried to develop another follow-up template.
Red Bull RB9
For a brand that’s popular for energy drink production, the RB9 is a jaw-dropping engineering wonder. The magic with the Red Bull team didn’t start with this model. The preceding RB7 also won 12 of its 19 races in 2011.
The RB9 is a little ahead by winning a race more than the RB7 (13 wins of its 19 title races). It also recorded a historic nine-streak victory until the end of the season with Sebastian Vettel behind the wheel. It started on an impressive note in the first five races and didn’t down hopes.
Red Bull RB9 was manufactured for the 2013 F1 season with a Renault engine, exuding a power unit of over 750 hp.
Lotus 72
The Lotus 72 laid the foundation for what would later become of the Lotus brand from ’70 and beyond. Based on today’s standard in the industry, 20 wins out of 75 race participation may not sound good enough. Notwithstanding, this record registered Lotus 72 among the auto power contenders of its era.
Let’s set the facts straight. The Lotus 72 is a unique racing car featuring inboard brakes, an overhead air intake, and side-mounted radiators in the sidepods. The manufacturers were Maurice Philippe and Colin Chapman. The superior naturally aspirated V8 could do 440 hp at over 10,000 rpm.
Lotus 72 was competitive for five consecutive seasons. And it holds the record for the longest duration of win between its first and last in the F1 chassis.
Williams FW14/B
The FW14/B was introduced in the 1992 Drivers’ Championship. This model was designed to fix the challenging semi-automatic gearbox of the earlier FW14. In addition, tweaked active suspension and a new traction control system made the B spec a track devil.
Interestingly, these advancements looked like a few additions in the front suspension pushrods to the lame man. But the FW14/B would later make a name for itself that season after winning a record-breaking nine races. The auto monster was powered by a Renault V10 engine with more than 700 hp at 12,000 rpm.
Mercedes W13
Talking of a contemporary F1 racing car manufactured by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team. It’s a silver livery machine and a return from the usual black coat of W11 and W12. Although the latter appearance was to commemorate the Black Lives Matter cause. The chassis of this vehicle is the latest build in line with the new technical ground regulations of the competition implemented in 2022.
This spec featured amazing aerodynamic upgrades. It also adopted slim side pods and aero wing mounts. In addition, are a front and rear suspension comprising anti-roll bars, carbon fiber double wishbone push-rod actuated torsion springs, rockers, and dampers.
