WATCH: Why hybrid engines have more torque

18:43, 03 Jul 2018

byNicolás Quarles van Ufford

The hybrid era began back in 2014, and it has seen F1-cars gain a lot of pace instantly, particularly in acceleration. Ever wonder why a hybrid engine has more torque than a 'regular' engine? Chain Bear F1 explains!

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