"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
02/23/2014 at 11:30 • Filed to: Technically Formula 1, F1 Technical On Oppo, Pre-Season Testing, Bahrain, Formula 1, F1, OppositeLock
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"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
02/23/2014 at 11:30 • Filed to: Technically Formula 1, F1 Technical On Oppo, Pre-Season Testing, Bahrain, Formula 1, F1, OppositeLock | 2
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Technical innovation is what makes Formula 1 so different from any other form of racing. The on track action is as much played out by the engineers and aerodynamicists as it is the drivers. We are here to admire, study, and discuss this beauty that exists on the ragged edge of what we think is possible, or at least what we thought was possible.
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Testing Day 8 - Bahrain
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Red Bull
Mercedes
W05 front wing detail.
Ferrari
Even the wing mirror supports are shaped to modify the airflow.
Yup, that's a cracked carbon tub, alright
Kimi had a small accident.
Lotus
Note the multi-element flow conditioners guarding the leading face of the sidepod. Only the Ferrari and the Lotus run these vanes all the way from the floor to the cockpit.
E22 rear-end detail.
Duct Tape will fix anything!
McLaren
Notice the two access points on the McLaren chassis: just to the side of the airbox inlet, and another down near the floor.
McLaren have implemented interested cooling vents on the leading corners of their sidepods; the bodywork initiates the tear-drop and the exiting air continues it.
Extra slots on the rear cooling exits of the MP4-29.
MP4-29 rear wing endplate detail. I am not sure what the tapped wire is for.
Mp4-29 rear-end detail.
Force India
If you look closely at the floor, you can see an elongated vane of carbon leading to the inside sidewall of the Pirelli; this exists to help separate the air leading to the diffuser and the air leading to the tire. Interestingly, this piece of carbon looks like it is tilted inward.
Sauber
The bodywork underneath the C33's airbox inlet is relatively far backwards, save for the supports.
C33 rear end detail.
Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso rear end detail.
Just hanging out...
Williams
Note the FW36's strange wing mirror mounts.
FW36 rear end detail. Williams are pitot tube testing the air approaching the underside of their rear wing, much like what we saw Ferrari doing yesterday.
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CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/22/2014 at 20:01 |
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The mclaren body cladding is quite beautiful...and those fins might help in stabilizing the ride.
OkCars- 22k Crossroads
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/22/2014 at 20:01 |
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Dem motherfuckers