Open-wheel car

Open-wheel car
2023 Formula One car, McLaren MCL60, driven by Lando Norris
Classification	Vehicle
Application	Recreation, sports
Fuel source	Gasoline, electric, hydrogen
Powered	Yes
Self-propelled	Yes
Wheels	4–6
Aerofoils	Optional
Axles	2–4
Inventor	Ray Harroun

An open-wheel car is a car with the wheels outside the car's main body, and usually having only one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or inside fenders. Open-wheel cars are built both for road racing and oval track racing. Open-wheel cars licensed for use on public roads (street legal), such as the Ariel Atom, are uncommon, as they are often impractical for everyday use.^[1]