Under current regulations aimed at reducing costs, F1 teams are allowed a base of 40 runs in their windtunnels, compared to 65 in previous seasons.But windtunnel use is also... read more »
Latest F1 news about: Windtunnels
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Costs and environmental issues are the main factors as the sport looks to ban windtunnels from 2030. However, as is ever the case with F1, some teams see it differently to others. read more »
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And despite the hours spent in their windtunnels and on sophisticated CFD modelling, the aerodynamicists won't be completely confident that they've got their sums... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that a potential ban on the use of windtunnels in Formula 1 from 2030 could have safety implications read more »
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Formula 1 teams sharing windtunnels remains the "elephant in the room" when it comes to stopping outfits being fully independent right now, reckons Renault team boss... read more »
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In this series of articles, we explain aerodynamic testing and how it evolved through time. Part 1 focuses on the windtunnel design and evolution.. read more »
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Formula 1 could now ban windtunnels outright if it wanted regulations that restricted resources but rewarded creativity, reckons Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey read more »
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Windtunnels could one day be rendered obsolete in Formula 1 if teams are able to upgrade their dated CFD systems, says McLaren racing director Eric Boullier read more »
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Christian Horner and Claire Williams disagree about the usage of windtunnels in Formula 1, with Horner saying a ban would be possible if it benefits Formula 1. read more »
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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has suggested that Formula 1 ban the use of windtunnels in an effort to dramatically reduce costs. Cost-cutting measures remain a hot topic... read more »
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Force India has nominated to use Toyota's windtunnel facility in Cologne to develop its 2015 car throughout the season, rather than it's own. The facility, formerly... read more »