You've seen pit stop footage with crew members zipping tires on and off. But you may not have seen this thing being swapped out: That's a bottle filled with water, usually mixed with some combination of vitamins, minerals and/or glucose. Races can be long and grueling, and drivers need to stay hydrated. The bottle plugs into a hydration system built into the car. From the bottle, an insulated hose routes the water up to a bracket next to the driver's head. This bracket also holds the...

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