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Suspension
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsA basic ABC of what a suspension is about and what forces at upon them during an F1 race.
Formula One engines
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsAn engine is the most complex part of a Formula One car. It is vital for its power delivery as well as its integration in the chassis.
Aerodynamics in racing
By Steven De Groote on in AerodynamicsAerodynamics is the science that studies objects moving through air. It is closely related to fluid dynamics as air is considered a compressible fluid. Nowadays, aerodynamics is by far the most important aspect of an F1 car.
New ceramic coating to protect composites from heat
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsA new ceramic thermal barrier technology has been developed by Zircotek. It will allow high strength, lightweight materials to be used in high temperature environments for which they have previously been unsuitable.
BERU f1systems introduce new IR tyre sensor
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsAs supplier to several F1 teams, BERU f1systems have designed a new infra red sensor to monitor tyres in high performance environments.
The final result of the regulation changes
By Steven De Groote on in AerodynamicsFormula One cars have changed considerably because of the regulation changes. While the new bounding box and possibilities are clear, we take a look at what the designers have finally come up with.
Tackling KERS in Formula One
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsThe introduction of KERS to Formula One has posed a major challenge for all F1 teams and marks the biggest technical regulation change in 15 years.
Visualising the aerodynamic rules of 2009
By Steven De Groote on in AerodynamicsIt is no longer a surprise that aerodynamic regulations have changed considerably for the 2009 Formula One cars. Apart from simpler aerodynamics, there is also provision for more input from the drivers.
A scientific approach to 2009 F1 regulations
By Steven De Groote on in F1Obvious at first sight, Formula One underwent a major regulation change over the winter. Cost cutting and overtaking were central for the teams and the regulating body to come up with new regs.
F1 rules and stats 1980-1989
By Steven De Groote on in RegulationsAn overview of the regulation changes and several yearly statistics about this period in the history of F1.
