Ferrari F2012

[hardingfv32]

IMHO on both car the main purpose of the chamber is to smooth pulses of single cylinder and changes in exhaust flow on gear shift. I think aerodynamic devices doesn't like abrupt changes in a flow.

That is a myth.....

The chamber simply changes the rpm location of the exhaust's peak pressure point for best exhaust extraction.

Brian

[alogoc]

Alonso will use new chassis 296

[F1.Ru]

IMHO on both car the main purpose of the chamber is to smooth pulses of single cylinder and changes in exhaust flow on gear shift. I think aerodynamic devices doesn't like abrupt changes in a flow.

That is a myth.....

The chamber simply changes the rpm location of the exhaust's peak pressure point for best exhaust extraction.

Brian

There might be a simple reason that it help to reduce abrupt changes in a flow which will effect the grip level and may be it can also create understeer or oversteering problem, thus came the problem of tire management. Where as if it only for best exhaust extraction then it will also be a means for create smother transition of exhaust gases over the diffuser so grip level when turning remain almost same......

[F1.Ru]

Some Pic from today at German Gp....... [right click> view in larger sige]

[Owen.C93]

So many little fins this year.

[aqeelhamzah]

It's great to see that Ferrari continually upgrade the F2012!

[idiot]

Any news about the experemental FW used on valencia/british GP FP's??

[bhallg2k]

I'm thinking the new front wing may not have worked with the new slimline front brake ducts. Either way, we're unlikely to see it here, because Hockenheim has very different aero requirements.

[Forza]

Few more close-ups from German GP

[Owen.C93]

Few more close-ups from German GP

So what's that and why do the need easy access to it?

[Hail22]

Is it me, or do I spot a double floor intake?

Look at the splitter/fin that dips down into/under the floor.

[Pierce89]

I think Ferrari's development around the bargeboard and sidepod turning vane area is very interesting. It shows just how complex some of the F1 flow control strategies are becoming. I think this area is increasing in importance as other performance avenues are closed off.

[bhallg2k]

I've been admiring that as well. I can't decide if they're trying to help the exhaust seal the diffuser with vorticies from the bargeboards directly or indirectly by trying to mitigate tire squirt.

EDIT: Or both, or just trying to energize flow around the side pods.

[idiot]

Nice posts forza I think we ll see the FW tested at valencia/gb FP's and hopefully will prove to be better than the curent

[Chuckjr]

Phinominal development of this car since Jerez. Incredible. Macca could learn a lot from these guys when it comes to bringing the parts to every race. Fantastic work Ferrari. Wow.