Formula One uncovered! - F1technical.net
WEBLawrence Stroll provides us with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, says Andy Stevenson as he reflects on his role. F1. The role of a sporting director can be vary at different teams, but adaptation...
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The Ground Effect - F1technical.net
WEBThe Venturi effect is the key downforce generating ground-effect for a Formula 1 car, the negative pressure created (negative only when compared to the atmosphere, i.e. a relative vacuum) sucks the car into the ground (downforce), because downforce is equal to the integral of pressure over the planform area () of interest; .
McLaren F1 successor - Page 17 - F1technical.net
WEBJul 16, 2024 · I really really like this car, sounds so good, and seems so everyday usable. I think Gordon is absolutely right, it's not about maximum horsepower, maximum top speed or 0-60, this is a real driver's car
How might the 2025 F1 grid look like? - F1technical.net
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Although there are still 10 round to go this season, preparation for the 2025 F1 season is already underway. F1Technical's lead journalist Balazs Szabo delivers his prediction how the grid might look like next season. There are six teams that have already announced their driver line-up for the coming season. Ferrari will compete with a driver ...
Basic principles of an F1 steering mechanism - F1technical.net
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The steering wheel's attached to the column, which operates a rack&pnion steering rack, the track rods transfer the motion to the wheel\upright. F1 cars use a hydraulically assisted rack, while the column has a joint in it. (see the images below for a schematic and detail of the system. Schematic.
Formula 1 Aerodynamics – Basics of Aerodynamics and Fluid …
WEBAug 14, 2018 · It is a layer of fluid where effects of viscosity are significant and there is a number of different types of it, such as laminar, turbulent, thermal, etc. As we are discussing F1 aerodynamics, boundary layer defined by fluid velocity is of most interest. The boundary layer increases in height along the length of fluid-wall interaction, which ...
The 2022 Formula 1 rules explained - F1technical.net
WEBSep 17, 2021 · Ahead of the British Grand Prix Formula 1 revealed a full size model of its vision of next season's regulations. A couple of days earlier FIA released the latest edition of the rulebook. With the reality of the 2022 season looming, and assuming the rulebook will not change significantly between now and then, we investigate the contents of the regulation book to explain how cars will be designed.
2022 Aerodynamic Regulations Thread - Page 158 - F1technical.net
WEBOct 13, 2021 · Tombazis: "If we take the 2021 F1 cars, based on being two lengths from the car in front, they were losing more than 50% of the [aero] load," he explained. "With the 2022 single-seaters, there was only a 20% reduction in load. But now we are at about 35%.
Formula One engines - F1technical.net
WEBJul 18, 2009 · All F1 engines are naturally aspirated V8's of 2400cc. Engines are limited to 18,000rpm. The weight is exactly 95kg (each manufacturer easily reaches this regulated minimum weight) Engine blocks are constructed of forged aluminium alloy, because of the weight advantages it gives in comparison to steel.