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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
The training for a racing driver
What's the training a racing driver has to undergo to perform at the top? The typical workout session are the focus of our insight. Do you kow what a PowerBall is?
What is caster angle | Explained F1 setup and performance
Why positive and negative caster angle affect performance? The caster angle explained and the caster-camber relation on a race car.
7 aerodynamic design you didn’t know about | Top Aero
7 innovative aerodynamic design of trasportation system you didn't know about. Have you ever see an aerodynamic truck?
Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car
Why is it more difficult to overtake a large vehicle than a car? Tow and wake turbulence benefits of a slipstream.
Ground effect explained | F1 2022 Venturi aerodynamics
The aerodynamic forces acting on a wing. Downforce and Ground Effect. The flat bottom of a F1-like car and the risk of take-off.
Drag coefficient of shapes | Shape factor explained – F1
What is the shape factor in aerodynamics? Drag coefficient of shapes and the role of pressure drag.
4 best rally cars: technical evolution in WRC
We go over the most important technical evolution in WRC. The best rally cars such as Lancia Delta, Audi Quattro, Lancia Stratos and more.
Why does a golf ball have dimples? | Golf ball aerodynamics
What's the match between Motorsport aerodynamics and a Golf Ball? In this lesson we investigate the benefit of a turbulent boundary layer.
Turbulent flow and boundary layer in Racing cars
An introductory lesson about turbulent and laminar flow. Which is the distinction and the advantages? The Navier-Stokes equations await!
Death Parade analysis: the bar game to reveal soul destiny
Death Parade: the philosophical bar that lays the weaknesses of the souls in front of Decim, the bartender. Review and analysis about the Quindecim world.