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Originally Posted by RonJon
You cannot argue that hi-tech racing series dont contribute to advancements in production cars. Since F1 is the leading edge of motor sports, that series will be the leader in developing new technologies, whether its KERS, better brakes, tires or aerodynamic design.
Now you look at NASCAR and theres nothing technologically advanced, with the exception of tires perhaps...
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70% of an F1's car performance is from aerodynamics, at least according to a Sauber engineer campaining their then-new ALBERT supercomputer (Race Tech Magazine).
Which contrasts an interview with a Subaru WRC engineer saying aerodynamics is the most worthless thing you can "transfer" to a production car (Racecar Engineering).
F1 engines don't even use variable-valve timing, ABS, or CVTs, among other technologies. Don't forget that traction control has been banned as of 2008, and they are now going to run slicks.
What technology are we actually deriving from F1?