WATCH: Why do Formula 1 cars spark?

2020-01-11 18:28:31 by Bevan Youl

While Formula 1 cars are travelling at speeds of up to and over 200mph around a track you often see sparks shooting out the rear of the cars. The beautiful sight it is makes for a great spectacle but why is it that these sparks are created?

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