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Latest F1 news about: Aerodynamics

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Video: McLaren's 1980s F1 innovation every team still uses today

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1503 views )

One area of Formula 1 design where teams push the limits further every year is at the rear of the car, where the 'coke bottle' shape is vital to the aerodynamics. But... read more »

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Video: How F1's 2021 ground effect differs from its fearsome predecessor - Chain Bear explains

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1720 views )

Chain Bear's latest video takes a look at the latest details we've seen from Formula 1 about the plans for its 2021 rules revolution - specifically the return of... read more »

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Alfa Romeo Announces Alessandro Cinelli as New Head of Aerodynamics

over 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1863 views )

Alessandro Cinelli will take up the role of Head of Aerodynamics at Alfa Romeo Racing from 19 August, replacing the promoted Jan Monchaux. read more »

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Alfa Romeo tech reshuffle continues with new head of aero

over 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 889 views )

Alfa Romeo confirms the appointment of a new head of aerodynamics, continuing its technical reshuffle. read more »

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Ferrari's Alessandro Cinelli moves to lead Alfa Romeo F1 aero team

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1613 views )

Longtime Ferrari man Alessandro Cinelli has been hired as the new head of aerodynamics at the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team read more »

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Ferrari man joins Alfa Romeo as Head of Aerodynamics

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 974 views )

Sauber has appointed former Ferrari aerodynamics man, Alessandro Cinelli as the new Head of Aerodynamics at Alfa Romeo. read more »

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Alfa Romeo appoints Monchaux as technical director

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1239 views )

Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo Racing team in the Formula One World Championship, have announced that Head of Aerodynamics, Jan Monchaux, will... read more »

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Monchaux promoted to technical director at Alfa Romeo

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1129 views )

Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo F1 team, has announced that head of aerodynamics, Jan Monchaux, will be promoted to the position of Technical... read more »

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FIA reveal 'massive' change to make F1 overtaking 90% easier in 2021

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1275 views )

The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 cars in 2021 will once again use 'ground effect' aerodynamics, which it is hoped will improve the chances of overtaking by 90%. read more »

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Video: How a Formula 1 car works: Episode 4 - Diffuser

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1051 views )

Our latest episode explaining the technical features of a Formula 1 car focuses on the increasing importance of the diffuser. Giorgio Piola and Jake Boxall-Legge explain what... read more »

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Video: F1 Firsts: Ground Effect Aerodynamics

over 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1050 views )

You may have heard of ground effect before... but did you know it was created entirely by accident? Take a look at the history of this old-school F1 technology that paved the... read more »

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Rosberg: Ferrari have got aerodynamics wrong

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1022 views )

Nico Rosberg believes Ferrari have got it wrong with their interpretation of the new aero rules for 2019. read more »

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Rosberg: Ferrari have got aerodynamics wrong

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 921 views )

Nico Rosberg believes Ferrari have got it wrong with their interpretation of the new aero rules for 2019. read more »

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Video: F1 Firsts: Aerodynamics | Race 1000

over 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1026 views )

Aerodynamics can be the difference between being on pole position and being at the back of the grid - but where did it all begin? Ahead of Race 1000, we look back at the... read more »

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It will all come out in the wash

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1492 views )

In our second investigation of the aerodynamics of the 2019 regulations we take a look at how an Alfa Romeo/Ferrari inspired front wing affects the aerodynamics of a Formula 1 car. read more »

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How the 2019 regulations have affected the aerodynamics of F1 cars

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1064 views )

The 2019 rule changes were conceived to reduce the negative impact of the aerodynamic wake on a following car. On the eve of the 2019 season we take a look at the aerodynamic... read more »

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Measuring aerodynamics at the track

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1187 views )

As the first test for the 2019 Formula 1 season draws to a close we continue our series investigating the aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars, this time looking at how aerodynamic... read more »

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How Formula 1 teams' 'unrestricted' 2021 CFD testing will work

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1630 views )

The FIA has revealed the requirements Formula 1 teams will need to adhere to in order to produce unrestricted CFD simulations for the planned 2021 aerodynamics regulations read more »

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Variations of vortices: vicious or virtuous?

over 7 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1085 views )

The vortex is part of the common parlance of F1. Vortices have both positive and negative connotations; in this latest in our series covering F1 aerodynamics we focus on the... read more »

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Lowe: Difficult to judge 2019 front wing

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1127 views )

Paddy Lowe admits it is difficult for Williams to judge what impact the new 2019 front wings will have on the car's aerodynamics. read more »

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Formula 1 Aerodynamics - Basics of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, part II

over 7 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1291 views )

In the second part of this article, we will further discuss important concepts of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, such as laminar/turbulent flow, boundary layer, flows in... read more »

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Under-pressure McLaren pinpoints problem areas

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1076 views )

McLaren has traced its lack of performance to a shortfall in its understanding of the car's aerodynamics after wind tunnel data misled the team's engineers. read more »

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McLaren can’t replicate aero issue in windtunnel

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1165 views )

While McLaren acknowledge that their current car issues are down to aerodynamics, Zak Brown says they are having a tough time solving it as they can't replicate it in the... read more »

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Williams split with aero chief

over 7 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 976 views )

Williams have parted company with their head of aerodynamics after a troubled start to the 2018 Formula 1 season. read more »

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Williams split with head of aerodynamics

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 957 views )

Dirk de Beer has stepped down from his role as the Williams' head of aerodynamics with immediate effect. read more »