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Aerodynamics and aerodynamic research in Formula 1

Part of: RAeS Lanchester Lecture Papers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

W. Toet
W. Toet*
Affiliation:
Sauber F1 Team, Hinwil, Switzerland
*
Willem.Toet@Sauber-motorsport.com
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Abstract

This paper will address the engineering performance differentiators for an F1 car and highlight the difference aerodynamics can make to that performance. It will also consider some basic aerodynamic challenges and the main tools used for aerodynamic exploration by teams.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 117 , Issue 1187 , January 2013 , pp. 1 - 26
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2013 

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