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Correia Racing: The Portuguese F1 team that never was
By Steven De Groote on 23 Jun 2020, 12:58 At first glance, there are only 2 ways I can remember to build a Formula 1 […]
Again no S-duct for McLaren?
Even though most teams still use the S-ducts, even when featuring narrow nose likes like on the Renault RS20 or Mercedes W11, it seems like […]
A closer look at Alfa Romeo's front end
Alfa Romeo have maintained a similar front-end philosophy compared to what featured on its 2019 contender. While many other teams went for narrow noses, Alfa […]
Red Bull joins louvre sidepod panel trend
The second week of pre-season testing at Barcelona saw Red Bull Racing bring a fairly bring aerodynamic update to its RB16, featuring detail changes on […]
Mercedes surprises with innovative Dual Axis Steering system
Onboard images from the first day of testing at Barcelona have revealed that Mercedes’ new W11 features a steering wheel assembly that moves forward and […]
Questions raised about Mercedes' forward moving steering wheel
Onboard images from the first day of testing at Barcelona have revealed that Mercedes’ new W11 features a steering wheel assembly that moves forward and […]
Questions raised about Mercedes Dual Axis Steering system
Onboard images from the first day of testing at Barcelona have revealed that Mercedes’ new W11 features a steering wheel assembly that moves forward and […]
Head to head: Williams FW42 vs Williams FW43
By Steven De Groote on 19 Feb 2020, 17:00 Williams appears to be back on the right track, with the car build timed perfectly and […]
Launch analysis: Ferrari SF1000
By Steven De Groote on 12 Feb 2020, 01:07 Ferrari launched their SF1000 in another spectacular launch event. The team showed off its scarlet car […]
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CFD Analysis of 2021 Rules
jjn & Vyssion on 21 Dec 2019, 21:26 F1technical take a look at the aerodynamics of an F1 car designed to the 2021 regulations as […]
2021 bodywork rules analysed – Part 1
By jjn9128 on 17 Dec 2019, 13:21 The culmination of two years of research concluded on October 31st when FOM and the FIA jointly presented […]
It will all come out in the wash
jjn, Vyssion & Vanja on 01 Apr 2019, 12:00 When the 2019 regulations were under discussion a lot was said about the “out-washing” of flow […]
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 […]
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” […]
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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 […]