F1 Aerodynamics history

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Worldcom
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Joined: 17 May 2004, 18:00
Location: Coventry, UK

F1 Aerodynamics history

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Hello, everyone im currently studying motorsport engineering at Coventry University, i am currently doing a project on Aerodynamics in F1 but i am finding it hard to find any history on the matter? i.e wots the major changes?

so if any one knows anything about this area or some good websites i would be grateful of a email or just post it on here

Thanks Chris :D

West
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Joined: 07 Jan 2004, 00:42
Location: San Diego, CA

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Look up the Lotus 78 or 79, and Williams sliding skirt, the Brabham fan car. Sorry don't know any real resources.
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Guest
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Re: History

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Thanks for that i will look into it

chris :P

Monstrobolaxa
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Joined: 28 Dec 2002, 23:36
Location: Covilhã, Portugal (and sometimes in Évora)

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the book "Formula 1 Technology" by Peter Wright has some information about those tech "bits and pieces" West mentioned.