Case Study: Fuel Dosing & Vehicle Weighing for Formula 1
The Challenge:
In Formula 1, every fraction of a second counts, and fuelling a race car isn’t just about filling a tank. It’s a precise, highly controlled process. A supplier working with F1 teams needed a faster, safer and more accurate way to measure and deliver exact amounts of fuel during testing and setup.
Their existing methods were a mix of improvised equipment and outdated systems. In some locations, fuel was still being measured with basic containers and poured manually. Accuracy was unreliable, data was patchy, and the safety risks were obvious. Regulations were also getting tighter, especially around sealed fuel systems and data traceability. They needed a system that was fast, foolproof and built to F1 standards.
The Solution:
A custom fuel dosing and vehicle weighing system was designed and built from the ground up, combining bespoke hardware with intelligent software. The focus was on accuracy, safety, speed and simplicity; something technicians could rely on in high-pressure pit environments.
Key elements:
Precision fuel control
A sealed dosing unit delivered exact fuel volumes at high speed, removing human error and reducing fuel exposure.
Touchscreen operation
A simple interface made the system easy to use. Any technician could operate it confidently within minutes, eliminating training issues.
Real-time data capture
Every fuel dose was logged automatically, with full traceability for analysis and compliance.
Integrated weighing platform
Load cells were added to weigh each wheel individually, giving engineers accurate vehicle weight distribution and centre of gravity, with and without the driver in the seat.
Built for F1 tolerances
Every part was designed to operate reliably under race conditions, with tight margins for error and minimal room for failure.
The Result:
The system is now used in pit-lane operations to prepare cars faster and more safely. Fuel data is captured automatically and can be analysed alongside engine and performance metrics. Teams now get consistent results every time, no matter which technician is operating the equipment.
What started as a single fuel dosing system developed into a modular set of pit-lane tools, including weighing stations, fuel control units and data dashboards, now used together as part of a wider race engineering workflow. The outcome is faster turnarounds, cleaner operations, and total accuracy under pressure.