How fast do Formula 1 cars go during a race?
Formula One car
The acceleration figure is usually 1.45<i data-parsoid='{"dsr":[39500,39507,2,2]}'>G's (14.2m/s2) up to 200km/h (124mph), which means the driver is pushed by the seat with a force whose acceleration is 1.45 times that of Earth's gravity.
Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship
F1 racing uses tunnel hull catamarans that are capable of both high speed and exceptional manoeuvrability. Overall, the boats weigh 860 pounds (390 kilogrammes), including 260 pounds (118 kilograms) of engine. They are 20 feet (6 metres) long and seven feet (2 metres) wide, keeping weight low through extensive use of carbon fiber and kevlar. The tunnel hull design creates aerodynamic lift due to a 'wing' formed by the deck and under surface of the hull. This increases lift and reduces drag, so that at speed only a few inches of the boat touch the water, leading to the high speed possible with these hulls.