Technically Formula 1 - Jerez Testing Day 3

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 01/31/2014 at 07:31 • Filed to: Technically Formula 1, F1 Technical on Oppo, Formula 1, Jerez, Testing, OppositeLock

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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. Be sure to check out !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

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Discussions and questions are welcomed and encouraged in the comments section below.

Testing Day 3 - Jerez, Spain

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McLaren

If I'm not mistaken, this easy-access hatch is for refueling, but I am not certain.

McLaren have ditched the problematic pull-rod suspension that plagued the MP4-28, and have focused on mechanical grip by reinstating a push-rod type setup on the new MP4-29.

Pitot tube testing, from the looks of it.

More pitot tubes mounted on top of the rear wing. That pod glued to the rear wing endplate is temporary, along with the pitot tubes, and most likely houses some sort of computer or transfer device.

MP4-29 rear diffuser and endplate detail.

For an explanation on these "Wishbone Wings", please follow the link to Day 2, above.

Mercedes

W05 chassis detail.

Ferrari

Ferrari have yet to mount a Y75 winglet to their F14T chassis, opposed to most other teams.

Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso getting crazy with the flow vis again...

Marussia

Note the inlet duct on the shark fin of the Marrusia chassis, along with the air scoop that is separated into 3 inlets. The MR03 also features an air scoop without any stand-alone supports.

MR03 nose detail.

MR03 rear-end detail.

Caterham

CT05 diffuser detail. Modeling air in a wind tunnel does not always accuately represent the airflow on a race track, so teams must work with this special flow vis paint to try and understand how the air is flowing round the chassis.

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Pedro Rafael > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 19:44

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Is it just my impression or Marussia's nose doesn't have the "cooling inlet" that all aerodicks seems to have?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 19:47

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The dildoser

Bandit > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 20:05

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Nothing to add, but I really enjoy these articles. Do you have the original un-edited image from the header? It would make an excellent background.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/30/2014 at 20:06

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The Bentley "Door Plug"

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Pedro Rafael 01/30/2014 at 21:04

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Not that I can see. I would put theirs and Red Bull's in a different class.

Pedro Rafael > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 21:35

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Do you know what are those holes supposed to cool?

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Pedro Rafael 01/30/2014 at 22:04

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Usually driver cooling

Pedro Rafael > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 22:07

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Oh, nice to know, thanks.

Pedro Rafael > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/30/2014 at 22:12

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By the way, what do you think about the problems with the Renault engines?

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/31/2014 at 07:55

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Are those speed holes?

wrblue11 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 01/31/2014 at 09:01

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i need some flow vis

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Bandit 02/01/2014 at 15:12

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Warning: these are quite large...

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Bandit 02/01/2014 at 15:15

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Right click => open link in new tab.

Bandit > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/01/2014 at 16:06

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Awesome thanks!

Zeutrinox > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/02/2014 at 00:34

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Soon.