F1 2020 test analysis

F1 2020 test: ranking, analysis and tech

The analysis of F1 2020 Catalunya test. Tech insight and analysis of the updates teams have tested before the official appointment in Melbourne.
Tyre code

The meaning of tire code explained | Motorsport World

The meaning of tire code explained. How to check the size of your tires? Tire label and DOT specifications.
pressure sensitive paint

Pressure Sensitive Paint explained

Pressure sensitive paint explained: what is, how psp works and the real world applications of pressure sensitive paint (PSP) in wind tunnel.
Magic Formula Tyre

Modeling the Tyre Behaviour: Magic Formula and Brush Tyre Model

Practical models for representing tyre behaviour: brush model tire and Magic formula explained.
DAS Mercedes

F1 DAS system explained | Cunning F1 tech

The DAS system Mercedes introduced in Catalunya test 2020 explained. Advantages and reaction of competitors: Binotto's plan.
Rolling resistance and tow Tesla - Ford

What is rolling resistance in tyres | Parameters and performance

The role of the rolling resistance in tyre modeling. The trick behind the Tesla Cybertruck challenge vs Ford hides on the low rolling coefficient.
PIV - Particle Image Velocimetry

All about Particle Image Velocimetry PIV | Innovative aero

Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a recent method for aero flow measurement. What is, how it works and the issues related to PIV.
LDV - Experimental Aerodynamics

Laser Doppler Velocimetry LDV – The working principle explained

A brief overview of LDV - Laser Doppler Velocimetry, one of the experimental methods to evaluate the velocity field in experimental aerodynamics.
Slip ratio and slip angle

Why slip angle and slip ratio are important for a car | F1

Model of a tyre for motorsport performance. The longitudinal forces: what are slip angle and slip ration and how they influence vehicle performance.
Wind Tunnel

How many wind tunnel types exist?

How many wind tunnel types exist? Analysis of closed and open loops windtunnel (automotive, environmental, subsonic, transonic and supersonic)
g-g diagram

Modeling the Tyre Behaviour: g-g diagram, mechanical and pneumatic trail

F1 telemetry is the key to collect data. g-g diagram and pneumatic trail explained to obtain the optimal tyre grip. Load sensivity and slip angle.
Experimental aerodynamics: Hot Wire Anemometry.

Air Flow Measurement: hot wire anemometer explained

The application of hot wire anemometer for flow measurement. Working principle (costant current) and data comparison with King's law.
Industrial design

Citroen DS: from birth to rally | Exceptional Cars

Citroen DS: the model made the revolution in the car manufacturing, introducing for the first time aerodynamics concepts in 1950-1960.
Suez crisis

From the origin to the necessity of F1 development in aerodynamics

The historical background of aerodynamics development. The Suez crisis boosted the technology alternative solution also in F1.
Aerodynamics in F1

Aerodynamic F1 history | Can you guess the era of each car?

What's the aerodynamic background of each F1 era? In this article we go over the F1 history, can you guess each car and driver?