Williams FW44

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AeroDynamic
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Internal packaging of the engine, a little view.
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well lit rear view of the downwash approach the packaging has of the Williams
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Better photo of the engine packaging internals
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AeroDynamic wrote:
24 Feb 2022, 10:45
Tea tray and suspension
https://cdn-1.motorsport.com/images/mgl ... tail-1.jpg
Similar tea tray/bow to the Red Bull, albeit on the slimmer side. Is anyone else using this design?

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this looks inclined to left
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There are obviously 2 cooler side by side in the center cooling (side by side).

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AeroDynamic wrote:
24 Feb 2022, 12:22
floor detail ahead of rear wheels
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As first guess, I'd think they're trying to run the vortex from the floor edge flap down under the floor and in to the vortex channel that runs just along the edge of the tunnel/diffuser and then direct it at the tyre squirt zone.
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Hi res shot of the sidepod (Photo: Pirelli / Williams, edited by: MAXF1.net)

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Just_a_fan wrote:
26 Feb 2022, 14:29
AeroDynamic wrote:
24 Feb 2022, 12:22
floor detail ahead of rear wheels
https://imgr1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/A ... 876104.jpg
As first guess, I'd think they're trying to run the vortex from the floor edge flap down under the floor and in to the vortex channel that runs just along the edge of the tunnel/diffuser and then direct it at the tyre squirt zone.
I'd say they're trying to shed the vortex outwards from the edge fence - then it looks like after the cutout there's quite a smooth ramp into the diffuser so maybe trying to stop a vortex forming on that edge and drawing more tyre wake into the diffuser?!
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jjn9128 wrote:
26 Feb 2022, 18:29
Just_a_fan wrote:
26 Feb 2022, 14:29
AeroDynamic wrote:
24 Feb 2022, 12:22
floor detail ahead of rear wheels
https://imgr1.auto-motor-und-sport.de/A ... 876104.jpg
As first guess, I'd think they're trying to run the vortex from the floor edge flap down under the floor and in to the vortex channel that runs just along the edge of the tunnel/diffuser and then direct it at the tyre squirt zone.
I'd say they're trying to shed the vortex outwards from the edge fence - then it looks like after the cutout there's quite a smooth ramp into the diffuser so maybe trying to stop a vortex forming on that edge and drawing more tyre wake into the diffuser?!
You're probably right. :lol:
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Just_a_fan wrote:
26 Feb 2022, 20:17
You're probably right. :lol:
I wouldn't say that :lol:
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illustration of the open sidepod by Girogio Piola

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front view of open and closed sidepod

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source: motorsport.com

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CLKGTR wrote:
26 Feb 2022, 17:40
Hi res shot of the sidepod (Photo: Pirelli / Williams, edited by: MAXF1.net)

https://maxf1.net/wp-content/uploads/20 ... XF1net.jpg
Was thinking this could be thought of as a bypass duct. If this front exit duct is open, less air travelling through the main sidepod inlet moves through the radiators and sidepods generally (assumption). So, in cooler weather, they open up this bypass duct and reduce stagnation in front of the main inlet. In hotter weather, they close it to force all inlet air through the radiators. If they can tune it this way they wouldn't need to manufacture multiple engine cover geometries for different weather conditions, only change the relatively small 'bypass' panels on either side.
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