Is F1 Manual or Automatic Transmission?
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F1 racing cars all use manual transmissions. However, these are not the same as the manual transmissions found in ordinary cars. Fans can also refer to the racing transmission as a semi-automatic transmission, as gear shifts occur at millisecond-level speeds, making it more complex than traditional manual transmissions. Strictly speaking, it should be called a 'manual transmission with automatic shifting mechanism,' abbreviated as AMT in English. This distinguishes it from ordinary MT (manual transmission) and AT (automatic transmission), indicating that this transmission combines both manual and automatic features. It was developed and first used by Ferrari's engineers and gradually adopted by all F1 teams. The basic principle involves using electrical signals to control mechanical gear shifting.