Behind the Scenes of IT in Formula 1

For the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team, every move of the TF107 race car on the track is recorded by 250 sensors situated in various parts of the car. The team receives information related to approximately 1,300 different parameters, from basics like tire pressures and engine temperature, to more complex information on how the gearbox and engine behave. Information is sent directly from the race car to the engineers' computers via a wireless antenna on the car, giving them the opportunity to adapt their strategy in an instant if any parameter changes. See our Home Page to watch the video.