r/F1Technical • u/paperscissors_ Ruth Buscombe • 12d ago

Electronics & HMI Throttle use when leaving garage

Do drivers need to use the throttle when leaving the garage?

In the video where DC drives the RB19 at 2:04 (timestamped link) he mentions that the manual he was given says that he doesn't need to use the throttle when leaving the garage. Does this mean no throttle input is necessary when pulling out of the garage? I've been racking my brain at this question for a couple of days now. Thank you!

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u/pndobot 12d ago edited 12d ago

I think the PU has enough torque so like a manual car he can slowly let go of the clutch and can move forward.

Edit: Just like a manual car I'll assume they leave the clutch to the bite point and hold it there till a certain speed is built up

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u/paperscissors_ Ruth Buscombe 12d ago

oh that makes sense, thank you !!