1. What is G Force in Formula 1?

Definition: G force measures the acceleration experienced by a Formula 1 driver relative to Earth's gravity.

Purpose: It helps understand the physical demands on drivers during acceleration, braking, and cornering.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( G \) — G force (dimensionless)
• \( a \) — Acceleration (m/s²)
• \( g \) — Earth's gravity (9.81 m/s²)

Explanation: The acceleration is divided by standard gravity to express the force in multiples of Earth's gravity.

3. Importance of G Force in Formula 1

Details: F1 drivers regularly experience 4-6g during braking and cornering, requiring extreme physical conditioning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the acceleration in m/s² and gravity (default 9.81 m/s²). All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a typical F1 braking g-force?
A: Modern F1 cars can reach 5-6g under heavy braking.

Q2: How does cornering g-force compare?
A: High-speed corners can produce 4-5g lateral forces.

Q3: Why use 9.81 m/s² for gravity?
A: This is standard Earth gravity at sea level used for reference.

Q4: What's the highest g-force in F1?
A: Peak forces can reach 6-7g in extreme braking scenarios.

Q5: How do drivers train for high g-forces?
A: Through neck strengthening, cardiovascular training, and core exercises.