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Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections S03E02 - Formula 1

Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections (2008)

S03E02 Formula 1

May 15, 2011 Season 3 Episode 2
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections S03E02

Episode Overview

In this episode of Formula 1, Richard Hammond uncovers the unexpected engineering influences that shape the modern Formula 1 car. He explores how this elite and costly sport owes its innovative designs to a variety of historical sources, including a groundbreaking 19th-century cannon, traditional sailing vessels, jet engine fan blades, body armor, and ancient blacksmithing techniques that have persisted for centuries. Without these inspirations, the F1 stars wouldn’t be able to even start their engines.