McLaren MP4-29 Mercedes

[Just_a_fan]

But nevertheless, I believe the effect is basically that of a vortex generator; energizing the boundary layer by mixing it.

The flow viz images suggest that is the case. There is evidence of a series of compact vortices running under the flap of the rear wing.

[Thunder]

Some more Pictures from AMuS

[KingHamilton01]

McLaren have a new front wing which isn't in these picture's, I don't know how to post picture's on here so you can find it here:- https://www.facebook.com/McLarenTeamF1

[Thunder]

nevermind......

[emmepi27]

Here they are....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 4067_n.jpg
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Williams FW 36

[Thunder]

you're right.

[tok-tokkie]

What do these little strakes(?) on the supports for the wing do? Shed a series of small vortices or build up into a single vortex or something else nothing to do with vortices?

[Thatsnotgonewell]

What do these little strakes(?) on the supports for the wing do? Shed a series of small vortices or build up into a single vortex or something else nothing to do with vortices?

http://i.imgur.com/eZ9nVJP.jpg

I'd guess that stacking them one after another should build a larger vortex rather than a series of smaller ones. I want to say there's a benefit with vortices in the upper rear corner of the end-plates where the upper line end and that drives the familiar cut out shape in the end plates that everyone runs in one form or another. Can anyone comment?

It looks like the lower bank should also help to drive more air through the large vertical vents.

[PlatinumZealot]

They create vortices. And judging by their position these votices help fill in the rear wheel wake or maybe prevent interaction from the endplate vortex (which is very large) from interacting negatively with the diffuser wake.

[beelsebob]

They create vortices. And judging by their position these votices help fill in the rear wheel wake or maybe prevent interaction from the endplate vortex (which is very large) from interacting negatively with the diffuser wake.

I would bet actually that at least the top ones are creating a vortex rotating in the opposite direction to the one off the rear wing tip to try to destroy the wing tip vortex and reduce drag.

[zioture]

Mclaren During FP3

[mikeerfol]

https://twitter.com/ScarbsF1/status/493285107030306816

[wesley123]

They create vortices. And judging by their position these votices help fill in the rear wheel wake or maybe prevent interaction from the endplate vortex (which is very large) from interacting negatively with the diffuser wake.

I would bet actually that at least the top ones are creating a vortex rotating in the opposite direction to the one off the rear wing tip to try to destroy the wing tip vortex and reduce drag.

The alignment of those fins align perfectly(in length) to the vanes at the bottom of the end plate.

I don't think their function is necesarily to create vortices(as the top, and bottom row of fins are in different area's) as their goal, but they rather manage the pressure difference.

Every team that has them has their top fin(s) cambered up. So my guess here is that they direct the flow to be parallel to the flow inside of the end plate.

[turbof1]

My idea is that they work together with the bottom-back end strakes of the endplate, since they are placed just above each strake. The vanes possible have a multitude of functions: reduce the vortices of the strakes, reduce the wingtip vortex and expansion of airflow.

[Crucial_Xtreme]

Gary Anderson's analysis of the RWEP strakes & the tubercle RW planes.


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