Formula 1 Composites Engineering—Savage, 2021

Any engineering construction must be built of at least one material. Material choice and behavior often determine mechanical performance. Fiber-reinforced composite chassis was a major development in Grand Prix racing. Advanced materials have made cars lighter, faster, and safer. Composites dominate F1 car production. A brief introduction to composite materials will be followed by their history in sports. Review of composite design, manufacturing, and operation. Their energy-absorbing characteristics have helped improve Formula 1's safety record, as have composite materials like carbon–carbon used in brakes and clutches. by pricing, use limitations, or divestment.

Savage, G. (2010). Formula 1 composites engineering. Engineering Failure Analysis, 17(1), 92–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2009.04.014