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What is F-duct Formula One?
F-Duct is system allows the driver to open or close the air duct from the cab to the rear wing. The driver determines on his knee whether or not to give more air to the rear wing. This causes the rear wing to settle on straight lines, which improves the car’s direct speed.
When was the F-duct in F1?
2010
The F-duct device pioneered by McLaren during the 2010 Formula 1 season was a novel way of reducing drag that was swiftly copied and then quickly banned for 2011.
What does DRS mean in F1 racing?
Drag Reduction System
DRS is short for Drag Reduction System, which is a movable flap on the rear wing of an F1 car. Opening the flap reduces aerodynamic drag, making it easier for a car to accelerate and increasing its top speed.
Do F1 cars have rear steering?
Although front-and-rear-wheel steering appeared on road cars such as the Honda Legend and Mitsubishi 3000 GTO, it would never be raced in Formula 1. But late in 1993, despite knowing it would be illegal in a matter of weeks, Benetton gave the system a go anyway – and came damn close to racing it.
What was the double diffuser?
In order to maximise the amount of flow into the upper deck of its double diffuser, Red Bull created a large throat either side of the lower floor section that carries the plank. This then tapered into a keel shape underbody, which merged with the crash structure to keep flow at maximum through the normal diffuser.
Why are F1 cars not 4wd?
Formula 1 cars are not AWD for many reasons. AWD is illegal in F1. AWD systems add weight and only offer improved traction during launch and cornering. The traction system of F1 cars is more than adequate for high cornering and launch speeds, so an AWD drive system would only hinder the vehicle.
What is a F1 diffuser?
A diffuser serves to eject air out from the underside of the car. This pulling action increases the velocity of the air below the car, so that the more slowly moving air above the car will push the car into the ground.
How does an F1 diffuser work?
What Does An F1 Diffuser Do? An F1 diffuser creates a transition section between the fast moving, low-pressure air under the car and the slow moving, high-pressure air above it. It allows the air moving under the car to expand – or diffuse – out the back of the car in a way that creates a lot of downforce.
Why is the F-duct called the F duct?
The actual name for McLaren’s so called ‘F-Duct’ is the ‘RW80’. It is believed the F-Duct name was created by the specialist media, either in reference to the mere shape and appearance of the air inlet, or the fact it was mounted on the red ‘f’ of the upper monocoque “Vodafone” branding.
Which F1 teams have used F-ducts?
Sauber was the first team to follow McLaren and introduce its own version of the F-Duct system, arriving at just the second round of the championship in Australia. The Swiss outfit’s design differed from McLaren in several ways, with the snorkel placed on the sidepod, rather than the chassis.
Why was the F-duct banned in Formula 1?
The FIA did not prevent the development of the F-duct, even though there were some questionable designs implemented which resulted, in some cases, in one-handed driving to activate it. However, the FIA eventually opted to ban it for the following season and introduced the hydraulically activated Drag Reduction System.
How does Ferrari’s F-duct work?
After few weeks Ferrari has presented their fully developed F-Duct system. In principle this is exactly the same as the McLaren version except that the driver’s left hand is used to divert the air instead of the knee. Existing cabling duct was used to bring the air in cockpit.