CLUTCH CONTROL: THE SECRETS OF ENGAGEMENT
Components that are hidden deep in the car are often overlooked and yet play a vital part in providing function with performance. One such item is the clutch.
The clutch in a Formula 1 car performs a similar function to that of the clutch in a road car in that it provides a coupling between the engine and, ultimately, the road wheels. An automotive clutch is a friction device connecting the engine to the transmission: it’s capable of slipping and hence can provide an infinitely variable ratio between the two, ranging from the engine turning
