"There are no bad ideas in a brainstorm," they say. Only slightly lesser well known is, "if there's a four stroke piston engine that's not a radial, Formula 1's tried it." There have been inline fours ...
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How does a Formula 1 car work?

A Formula 1 car uses advanced aerodynamics, powerful engines, and cutting-edge technology to achieve unparalleled performance ...