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Advanced Composites in Formula 1 Cars

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Watch this motorsports video to see how scientists and engineers are using advanced composites - most notably carbon fiber - to build today's Formula 1 cars. The cars are stronger and lighter, thus much faster. Video courtesy of Medialink and ING.

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