Editing Formula One car (section)

=== Energy recovery system ===
[[File:Kinetic_Energy_Recovery_System.gif|thumb|Operation of [[Kinetic energy recovery system|KERS]] in a F1 car.]]

The [[kinetic energy recovery system]]s (KERS) recovers the kinetic energy created by the car's braking process. It stores that energy and converts it into power that can be used to boost acceleration. There are principally two types of systems: electrical and mechanical flywheel. Electrical systems use a motor-generator incorporated in the car's transmission which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Once the energy has been harnessed, it is stored in a battery and released at will. Mechanical systems capture braking energy and use it to turn a small flywheel which can spin at high speeds. When extra power is required, the flywheel is connected to the car's rear wheels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/f1-essentials-how-kers-works/|title=How KERS works|work=Racecar engineering|date=29 March 2009 |access-date=1 June 2024|archive-date=4 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904032745/https://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/f1-essentials-how-kers-works/|url-status=live}}</ref> KERS typically adds {{cvt|120|hp|kW}} additional power boost for a specific time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fia.com/resources/documents/1151088479__2009_F1_TECHNICAL_REGULATIONS.pdf|title=2009 Technical regulations|work=[[FIA]]|date=22 December 2006|access-date=8 July 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625190106/http://www.fia.com/resources/documents/1151088479__2009_F1_TECHNICAL_REGULATIONS.pdf|archive-date=25 June 2008}}</ref>