In the Summer of 2018, I went to the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, UK. I didn’t know anything about Formula 1 before that race, but became an immediate fan and have been watching consistently since. At that race, I learned F1 cars are designed to generate something called “downforce” - the faster the car goes, the harder the air pushes the car into the track. Simple aerodynamics. Downforce is what gives the cars incredible control at high speeds. They can take corners at 150mph without sliding, like they are being driven on a rail. The cars are actually harder to drive at slower speeds. Less downforce equals less grip.
Issue #25: Institutional DeFi
Issue #25: Institutional DeFi
Issue #25: Institutional DeFi
In the Summer of 2018, I went to the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, UK. I didn’t know anything about Formula 1 before that race, but became an immediate fan and have been watching consistently since. At that race, I learned F1 cars are designed to generate something called “downforce” - the faster the car goes, the harder the air pushes the car into the track. Simple aerodynamics. Downforce is what gives the cars incredible control at high speeds. They can take corners at 150mph without sliding, like they are being driven on a rail. The cars are actually harder to drive at slower speeds. Less downforce equals less grip.