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Behind The Scenes of Panasonic Toyota Racing: IT in Formula 1 - A Virtual World Making Success a Reality
A Formula 1 car on a flying lap is the epitome of man working in perfect synchronisation with machine, but when Ralf Schumacher or Jarno Trulli hit the track with Panasonic Toyota Racing, they are not the only ones sensing every minute aspect of the car's behaviour.

A Formula 1 car is more than man and machine - it is man, machine and a whole array of information technology to give Panasonic Toyota Racing's engineers a full picture of what happens on track, and more importantly, why.

Whenever a TF107 is on track, its every move is recorded by around 250 sensors in various parts of the car. The team receives information on approximately 1,300 different parameters, from basics like tyre pressures and engine temperature to more complex information on how the gearbox and engine behave.

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