2022 Aerodynamic Regulations Thread

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SiLo wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 14:11
With the raised inlet for the floor in front of the sidepod, will the undercut be as powerul/useful as it has been in the past?
Good question. The undercut allows the outwash on the top of the floor to assist outwash under the floor. But the big vanes under the car are doing that job. That said it will allow a clean path to the diffuser. So less powerful but just as useful would be my guess.
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jjn9128 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 14:39
SiLo wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 14:11
With the raised inlet for the floor in front of the sidepod, will the undercut be as powerul/useful as it has been in the past?
Good question. The undercut allows the outwash on the top of the floor to assist outwash under the floor. But the big vanes under the car are doing that job. That said it will allow a clean path to the diffuser. So less powerful but just as useful would be my guess.
I'm wondering if it will see a slight change in how the radiators are mounted, they could be more upright and forwards to reduce the area behind it more. Potentially the radiators could be reduced in size (and weight) because of more effective airflow through them. Obviously I don't know the figures for what a lower drag but heavier and larger radiator does on car performance. I just think that area right behind the venturi tunnel entrance will be interesting for development.
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jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

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FW17 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:39
jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

https://d2d0b2rxqzh1q5.cloudfront.net/s ... ba6688.jpg
That car has soooo much yuck, its abominable... :oops:

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FW17 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:39
jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

https://d2d0b2rxqzh1q5.cloudfront.net/s ... ba6688.jpg
I have no inside knowledge but I did my phd on wake effects of f1 cars and interviewed for the fom job. A lot of what I said in said interview ended up in the drafts though so I feel somewhat vindicated 😂

The job of the wheelarch is to downwash the separated flow from the top of the tyre whereas, as far as I can tell, the formula e winglet is creating downforce and upwashing flow. This makes the tyre wake bigger but moves it up and away from the rest of the car. The high pressure in front is being reduced by the pod ahead so the vorticity around the sidewall is reduced. I think the formula e solution is an aesthetic one more than necessarily solid aero foundations though.

I suggested a wheel cover more like the mudguard on a caterham to have a similar effect of removing the sheer at top of the tyre which moves the separation point forward and increases the size of the tyre wake.

The issue with f1 is being forward thinking vs maintaining traditions. F1 is an open-wheel formula and there’s been backlash against the arches and 18” wheels already. I can imagine more when less on it fans catch a glimpse of 2022 cars. Pods in front of the wheels would be too much for some fans.

As for the rear. The shape of the rear tyre wake is fundamentally different because of all the preceding bodywork but also the separation region is less critical for subsequent parts. The front tyres wakes affect almost everything, especially if badly optimised.
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Zynerji wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:42
FW17 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:39
jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

https://d2d0b2rxqzh1q5.cloudfront.net/s ... ba6688.jpg
That car has soooo much yuck, its abominable... :oops:
A thousand times yes. It belongs in a toy box rather than a garage.

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El Scorchio wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 19:15
Zynerji wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:42
FW17 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:39
jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

https://d2d0b2rxqzh1q5.cloudfront.net/s ... ba6688.jpg
That car has soooo much yuck, its abominable... :oops:
A thousand times yes. It belongs in a toy box rather than a garage.
This sophisticated opinion of "EWWW!" is highly relevant, not just to F1 but the whole world.

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Alpine I guess is getting a head start on 2022 by placing their floor inlet as high as possible.
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mzso wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 19:48
El Scorchio wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 19:15
Zynerji wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:42


That car has soooo much yuck, its abominable... :oops:
A thousand times yes. It belongs in a toy box rather than a garage.
This sophisticated opinion of "EWWW!" is highly relevant, not just to F1 but the whole world.
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What is so wrong these 2 element. JJ explained the front wing element does not serve the purpose. I am not a big fan of that winglet on top of the front wheels. To me the FE element looks better than F1 solution.
But the one behind should certainly help.

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FW17 wrote:
10 Mar 2021, 18:11
What is so wrong these 2 element. JJ explained the front wing element does not serve the purpose.
I was being sarcastic. Ewwwing is ridiculous and senseless.
FW17 wrote:
10 Mar 2021, 18:11
What is so wrong these 2 element. JJ explained the front wing element does not serve the purpose. I am not a big fan of that winglet on top of the front wheels. To me the FE element looks better than F1 solution.
But the one behind should certainly help.
And I think these work a lot better:
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And the sort should be used since the importance of aerodynamics became clear to designers in the late sixties.

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jjn9128 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 18:39
I have no inside knowledge but I did my phd on wake effects of f1 cars and interviewed for the fom job. A lot of what I said in said interview ended up in the drafts though so I feel somewhat vindicated 😂
=D> =D> =D>

Bravo!

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jjn9128 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 18:39
FW17 wrote:
08 Mar 2021, 15:39
jjn9128

You seem to have some inside knowledge into what was happening in development of the rule.

The front wheels has a device on top of the tyre to reduce the turbulance of the tyre. Would it not have been better to go for the full set up as done by Formula e gen2evo? That is with a element on top of the front wing end plates and turning vane behind the tyre. Also why no such device for the rear tyre?

https://d2d0b2rxqzh1q5.cloudfront.net/s ... ba6688.jpg
I have no inside knowledge but I did my phd on wake effects of f1 cars and interviewed for the fom job. A lot of what I said in said interview ended up in the drafts though so I feel somewhat vindicated 😂

The job of the wheelarch is to downwash the separated flow from the top of the tyre whereas, as far as I can tell, the formula e winglet is creating downforce and upwashing flow. This makes the tyre wake bigger but moves it up and away from the rest of the car. The high pressure in front is being reduced by the pod ahead so the vorticity around the sidewall is reduced. I think the formula e solution is an aesthetic one more than necessarily solid aero foundations though.

I suggested a wheel cover more like the mudguard on a caterham to have a similar effect of removing the sheer at top of the tyre which moves the separation point forward and increases the size of the tyre wake.

The issue with f1 is being forward thinking vs maintaining traditions. F1 is an open-wheel formula and there’s been backlash against the arches and 18” wheels already. I can imagine more when less on it fans catch a glimpse of 2022 cars. Pods in front of the wheels would be too much for some fans.

As for the rear. The shape of the rear tyre wake is fundamentally different because of all the preceding bodywork but also the separation region is less critical for subsequent parts. The front tyres wakes affect almost everything, especially if badly optimised.
How is it that the element over the front tyre is not being track tested by any team so far or introduced in F2?

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FW17 wrote:
24 Mar 2021, 09:27
How is it that the element over the front tyre is not being track tested by any team so far or introduced in F2?
It's illegal as of now, so it would be hard to test. Also its effect may be obvious, no need to test.
As far as I know F2 doesn't need help with following, so no point in introducing there.

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2022 rule have had another update :lol: :lol:

For the most part it seems to be clarification of wording but we now have a specific rule for bodywork blisters (or "sexy bulges" if they're on a Mercedes).
3.7.5 Bodywork Blister
Once the Rear Bodywork surfaces are fully defined in accordance with Articles 3.7.1 to 3.7.4, a single Bodywork Blister may be added per side, which must:
a. Exist entirely between XR =-50 and XR = -600, below Z=550 and inboard of Y=250.
b. Lie entirely between the Rear Bodywork surfaces and a 50mm external offset of them.
c. In side-view, lie entirely within an axis-aligned rectangle which is 350mm long and 120mm high.
d. Intersect the Rear Bodywork surfaces around its entire periphery.
e. Only comprise convex curvature, with a minimum radius of 20mm.
f. At no point on its surface have a normal with a negative X component that subtends an angle greater than 20deg to an X plane.
Once the Bodywork Blister surfaces are fully defined, the Bodywork Blister and Rear Bodywork must be trimmed to each other, such that no overlapping surfaces remain. A fillet radius, no smaller than 20mm, must be applied along the periphery of where these surfaces intersect.
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jjn9128 wrote:
05 May 2021, 23:15
2022 rule have had another update :lol: :lol:

For the most part it seems to be clarification of wording but we now have a specific rule for bodywork blisters (or "sexy bulges" if they're on a Mercedes).
3.7.5 Bodywork Blister
Once the Rear Bodywork surfaces are fully defined in accordance with Articles 3.7.1 to 3.7.4, a single Bodywork Blister may be added per side, which must:
a. Exist entirely between XR =-50 and XR = -600, below Z=550 and inboard of Y=250.
b. Lie entirely between the Rear Bodywork surfaces and a 50mm external offset of them.
c. In side-view, lie entirely within an axis-aligned rectangle which is 350mm long and 120mm high.
d. Intersect the Rear Bodywork surfaces around its entire periphery.
e. Only comprise convex curvature, with a minimum radius of 20mm.
f. At no point on its surface have a normal with a negative X component that subtends an angle greater than 20deg to an X plane.
Once the Bodywork Blister surfaces are fully defined, the Bodywork Blister and Rear Bodywork must be trimmed to each other, such that no overlapping surfaces remain. A fillet radius, no smaller than 20mm, must be applied along the periphery of where these surfaces intersect.
These rules 🙄🙄🙄

I think they make them ambiguous -on purpose- just to justify their salaries during the clarification process...

Just define the maximum box, set a minimum team investment, and run whatever you like, but you must upload the parts to a shared cloud for other teams to ponder.

No spending war, no secret tech (can put in road cars), no cheating possible.

It would unemploy a vast number of FOM personnel, but dat close, sustainable racing..😈😈

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