Max Verstappen became Formula 1 World Champion in 2021 at the age of 24. This makes him the second youngest champion. Only Sebastian Vetttel is ahead of him, who won the title just at the age of 23. Max comes from a racing family, his father Jos drove Formula 1 himself. His mother was very successful in karting until she gave up racing because of the family. In the years 2021 to 2023, the Red Bull cars were unbeatable. The 2024 season was different, we can all learn from that…
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Wood in the lightweight construction industry
Until a few years ago, for me, wood as a material was a reminder of times long past, the beginnings of automobiles, railways and aviation. In the present it was associated with decoration. When I got to know today’s Weitzer Woodsolutions a few years ago, my perception of wood in mobility changed significantly.
Since then I have been following with great pleasure the progress made by wood as a material.
Lightweight wood construction, back to the future in the mobility industry
Wood and lightweight construction in the mobility industry, at first glance a contradiction in terms… Looking far into the past to the very first cars and trains it is different as they were mostly made of wood. Today, wood is only known in the decorative area, where it is applied as a wafer-thin layer, e.g. to consoles. Holzcluster Steiermark, W.E.I.Z. and ACstyria came up with an exciting idea…