Features
Through Shaft Damper Update
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsFollowing the small line in the Autosport International article, Race Tech has done two follow-up articles on Through Shaft Dampers (TSDs). One on the Penske example, and a further one on TSDs from Sachs Race Engineering.
The importance of ride height
By Steven De Groote on in Mechanics"Ride height" is a term I'm sure most F1 fans have heard at one time or another. It is essentially the distance between the base of the car and the ground.
The vehicle performance envelope
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsThe Performance Envelope can also be referred to as the g-g-V. This is because the envelope shows not only the well-known g-g diagram or ‘friction circle’ but how that varies with velocity.
The effects of adjusting a damper
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsNeil Roberts has a closer look to the effects of adjusting damper settings of a racecar, aiming at finding the optimum.
Anatomy of a racing damper
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsAn insight into a racing damper's internals and an explanation of their function, written by Indycar engineer Neil Roberts.
Formula One transmissions
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsAn overview of a Formula One car's transmission and how the systems evolved during the year. It explores the subject of torque-steer differential systems, and other technologies such as Benetton’s short-lived FTT system.
Suspension components and their function
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsHandling of a vehicle is determined by many variables. Some of these are tires, center of mass (a.k.a. center of gravity), ...
Traction control: an overview
By Steven De Groote on in MechanicsSummary of SAE paper 942475 that was presented at MSEC 1994 by engineers from Bosch and Chrysler (Lamborghini F1 engine builders for the Larrouse team).
Race track construction
By Steven De Groote on in F1A closer look at how an F1 track is laid down and what it takes to build a top class racing track
Q+A with Allan McNish
By Steven De Groote on in F1This was an interview with Toyota F1 Driver Allan McNish In August at the Spa Francorchamps circuit where Toyota were running their test car.
