Both lift and downforce are vertical forces, they are just in different directions. This can become a little confusing because when someone says of their car, “I’ve made some aero changes to give better downforce,” often what they actually mean is that they’ve reduced the lift that is ...
Active aerodynamics will be a major feature of the Valhalla, with movable front and rear wings that adjust to balance downforce and drag, maximize grip, and improve braking performance. We can only assume that Valhalla's eye-popping design will be complemented by out-of-this-world handling. 0...
“The low pressure means that despite running large rear wings, the drag and downforce of the cars is low. Cooling the PU and the brakes is also difficult, and the turbo needs to work very hard to keep the ICE running correctly.” ...
Although rear wings are great for creating downforce, it does create a separation point at the end of a roof that allows the airflow to diffuse off into free airspace – in turn reducing a wing’s efficiency. This is where a vortex generator comes in. As the separation point is inevitabl...
It’s also an opportunity for Toyota to help develop young Japanese drivers – which is a cornerstone of their company targets. F1 EXPLAINS: Downforce and why F1 cars have wings – with McLaren Aero Specialist Emel Cankaya They have seen rival Honda come into...
“The downforce created with this car is more from the floor than the old car, there are channels for the air to go under the car. That’s a bit different to the previous year and hopefully it means we can follow other competitors more closely and in turn, make the r...
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Downforce Downforce is the aerodynamic effect that pushes F1 cars towards the groundwhen they move forwards. The higher a car's downforce, the more grip it will have in corners, the more traction it will have and the easier it will be to generate heat in the tyres. The key...
Reduced weight and maximum downforce are often key priorities when building a hill climb car, helping them to achieve unbelievable levels of grip and mind-blowing cornering speeds. Coupled with the (in many championships) unrestricted power outputs, these cars are faster than most, especially when ...
F1 cars not only have to deal with immense forces applied by kerbs, debris, and whatever else they might encounter on the track, but they're also constantly being pushed down by downforce – unlike the vast majority of road cars. F1 suspension has to be st...