F1 EXPLAINS: Downforce and why F1 cars have wings – with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya They have seen rival Honda come into F1 and not only become regular winners through their power unit but also successfully bring Japanese racing talent all the wa...
The 2023 F1 calendar is full of iconic circuits, and you get to experience them all inF1 Manager 23. With 23 races in the season, and the new addition of F1 Sprint events, you need to be ready for every type of track. Some tracks benefit from a focus on your car’s downforce, whe...
The wings on a Champ Car work opposite to the way they work on an airplane (see How Airplanes Work for details on airplane wings). On an airplane, the wings provide lift. On a Champ Car, the wings are mounted upside down so that they provide downforce. The downforce keeps the car glu...
A diffuser at the rear of the flow was shaped to enhance this effect and then fed that flow to the underside of the rear wing – increasing the downforce generated from that too. The greater the pressure difference between the upper surface and underside o...
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The cartridge manufacturer will recommend a suitable range of downforce, usually between 1.5 and 2.5g, with a specific weight listed as most ideal. That weight would be our starting point but, with production tolerances and the use of different arms, it is sometimes possible to get better sound...
Wings and spoilers work in quite different ways to reduce lift or give downforce. If placed in attached airflow, spoilers can reduce rear lift (and sometimes also drag). The shape of a spoiler isn’t critical. Wings need to be really carefully designed, located and angled to give best res...
In the end, I can't hope for better, the car has incredible balance and takes very strong downforce. No braces, especially not, because if your geometry is good after your ride height, your wheels come back flush with the fenders. Stay the tires question. I am in S4S but not complete...
Microsoft isn’t the only giant tech company in town with something new to show this week as Apple has scheduled an event to take place on October 27th, which it calls its “Hello Again” event. With the event taking place less than 24 hours away, we thought we’d help prepare you by...