F1 Underbody

In 1994 active suspensions were banned in f1 but the development of underbody aerodynamics went on until 1995 when the introduction of stepped floor by fia the f1 regulating body from the time to present substantially reduced the downforce generated by ground effects.

F1 underbody. Every angle of the 2021 f1 car. The standard mclaren f1 features no wings to produce downforce compare the lm and gtr editions. While the 201718 cars produce more than 60 of their downforce from the floor. The increase of downforce is mainly contributed by the underbody for example the ferrari f1 2000 according to peter wright produced 413 of its downforce from the floor and diffuser.

Showing precious little of the secretive diffuser f1 rules prohibit under car shaping or venturis and mandate a minimum ride height enforced by a relatively low tech wear plank or skidblock attached underneath the car. Bringing the focus of the 2021 aerodynamics to the underbody of the car will not only create a shift in design philosophy but should also at least make a step into improving the on track product. Better looking cars 2021 f1 cars will have a radical new design philosophy and striking new look with sweeping bodywork simplified front wings bigger rear wings increased underbody aerodynamics wheel wake control devices simplified suspension and low profile tyres with 18 inch rims. But have you ever considered the design secrets for why they look the way they do.

However there is still scope to shape the area directly under and behind the rear axle line. As overall downforce has also increased from cz 26 to cz 37 this equates to more than a doubling of the underbody downforce coefficient over the past 20 years from cz 108 to cz 22. However the overall design of the underbody of the mclaren f1 in addition to a rear diffuser exploits ground effect to improve downforce which is increased through the use of two electric kevlar fans to further decrease the pressure under the car.