How the 2019 regulations have affected the aerodynamics of F1 cars
In this study we take a first look at how the 2019 front and rear wing dimension changes affect the aerodynamics of F1 cars using […]
Articles by f1technical.net
F1 rules and stats 2010-2019
2010: Tyre warmer ban proposed, but cancelled before the first GPIn-race refuelling bannedPoints system changed: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 2011: Pirelli assigned as single tyre supplier. Each car […]
Alfa adds fins around S-duct
The Alfa Romeo team have fitted their C38 with a set of additional fins on the upper edges of the monocoque. Attached to the panel […]
New sidepod shape part of Melbourne package for W10
Mercedes have drawn most of the attention to them at today’s testing, thanks to having an upgrade package “that leaves not a single aerodynamic element […]
Mercedes introduce new nose and front wing
Mercedes have kicked off the second week of testing at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona by adding a new front end to their W10. Having struggled […]
Measuring aerodynamics at the track
Wind tunnel and CFD tests are performed under laboratory conditions which no matter how accurate they get remain idealized versions of reality – this can […]
2019 Mercedes power unit an aggressive development step – Cowell
By Steven De Groote on 25 Feb 2019, 09:54 Engine chief Andy Cowell, talks Mercedes power units, and how it is becoming ever more challenging […]
Mercedes W10 rear wing airflow explained with flow-viz
Testing usually sees teams apply flowviz paint on their cars to visualize airflow on certain car elements. They do so to verify the findings from […]
Getting downforce through the rear wing endplate
Renault F1 have arrived at Barcelona with an interesting update on their car, one that was photoshopped away from its launch renderings. It may appear […]
Why are there so many penalties in Formula E?
And that’s just from the 2018/19 season so far. Are the penalties fair or overly punitive? All motorsports have rules, in fact a racing “formula” […]
2019 Front Brake Ducts
By jjn9128 on 25 Oct 2018, 05:41 The previous article in the series detailing the 2019 Front Wing Regulations can be found by clicking here. […]
2019 Front Wing Regulations Explained
By jjn9128 on 17 Oct 2018, 08:42 After the meeting of the World Motorsport Council on October 13th the definitive regulations for the 2019 season […]
Variations of vortices: vicious or virtuous?
What is a vortex? Very simply, a vortex is defined as a region of fluid which is rotating around a core of low pressure. Vortices […]
The Ground Effect
By Vyssion and jjn9128 on 10 Sep 2018, 10:58 The exact size, position, and shape of the downforce producing surfaces are dictated by regulations, initially […]
Has Ferrari truly overpowered Mercedes?
By Vanja Hasanovic on 04 Sep 2018, 20:00 While a large number of reports claim Ferrari extracts more power than Mercedes from their Power Unit, […]
Formula 1 Aerodynamics – Basics of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, part II
By Vanja Hasanovic on 14 Aug 2018, 20:00 In the second part of this article, we will further discuss important concepts of fluid mechanics and […]
Why the 2019 regulation changes have teams worried
In that meeting of the TWG an increase of the fuel allowance (from 105kg to 110kg) and a minimum driver plus seat weight of 80kg […]
Technical developments – German GP
By Balazs Szabo on 24 Jul 2018, 19:00 Ferrari’s latest development push Ferrari introduced a new configuration of exhaust and wastegate pipes. Previously, the wategates […]
Transforming Chaos; the Law of Nature, into Order; The Law of Man
By Vyssion and jjn9128 on 20 Jun 2018, 18:04 “Big whorls have little whorls, which feed on their velocity. And little whorls have lesser whorls. […]
Le Mans 24: Braking performance versus F1
By Steven De Groote on 13 Jun 2018, 22:01 Despite their similarities and incessant chase to faster lap times, the difference between braking systems in […]
Ferrari trial halo-mounted mirrors
Ferrari showed up at Barcelona with new wing mirror supports. Instead of the attachment to the chassis shoulders, the wing mirrors are linked to the […]
McLaren surprises with unique nose cone
McLaren didn’t disappoint with their much anticipated aerodynamic update to the Renault-powered MCL33. With updates all around the car, the most intriguing changes were done […]
How Ferrari's vented rear view mirrors really work
A lot has been said about Ferrari’s innovative wing mirrors. Changes like this are hard to come by these days in Formula One, but Ferrari […]
Red Bull sort out bargeboard panels
In what continues to be a crucial area of aerodynamic development, Red Bull Racing turned up in Australia with an improved version of their barge […]
Pirelli escapes trouble with standing waves in tyres
It was just 2 years ago when Pirelli attracted some negative publicity with tyre cuts at the same Spa-Francorchamps when on Friday and Saturday, images […]
Internals of Ferrari's 2014 water-to-air intercooler exposed
Thanks to the bankrupty and public sale of some assets of the former Marussia F1 Team, we now get to take a very up-close look […]
Mercedes kicks off the development war
The Spanish GP is usually the venue of the introduction of the first significant development packages of a season. This year, Red Bull was expected […]
Mercedes S-duct evolution
While other teams have been busy copying Mercedes’ S-duct inlets in the nose cone, the championship team itself was busy further developing its own device. […]
Mercedes trials chimney via dorsal fin
The Mercedes F1 W08 was seen in testing at Barcelona with a shark fin that features an opening on top. This hot air outlet is […]
2017 design trends: adoption of the S-duct
Having been tried, used and developed by several teams in recent history, 2017 finally looks to become the year in which (nearly) all teams add […]