F1 tech chief Pat Symonds claims the negative impact of the F1 cars by 2022 is “desirable” as it allows for closer races. The redesigned rear wing is now less efficient than it was on 2021 cars, which is meant to keep the cars closer.
F1 has always been a leader in innovative technology, be it the DRS system or the hybrid energy recovery system that feeds energy back into the batteries when braking. However, the sport will enter a new era in 2022 with the launch of a brand new version of the car that drastically reduces “dirty air”.
# F1: The comeback of the double wings from AMuS:
At first glance, the shape of the tailplane seems unusual. This is mainly due to the lack of traditional end plates next to the wing profiles.
However, the air can easily flow over the side edge, which reduces the efficiency of the wing.
# F1: The comeback of the double wings from AMuS: At first glance the shape of the horizontal stabilizer appears unusual. This is mainly due to the lack of traditional end plates next to the wing profiles. The air can, however, easily flow over the side edge, which increases efficiency of the wing decreased.https: //t.co/c4F9paFZhu
The shape of the new rear end will differ from that of the previous generation. The new wing profiles do not have traditional end plates on either side, which reduces the efficiency of the entire rear wing.
Symonds claims this loss of efficiency is desirable because it changes the direction of airflow behind the cars and allows for closer races. He said:
“At the outer edge there are two strong wake vortices with which the flow is sucked in from the lower rear area. With this upward movement, clean air from outside can rise to the point of turbulence, from which the following cars benefit. ”
Although the cars of 2022 show promising changes, ex-Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas claims they feel “about the same” in the simulator. The Finn told Motorsport.com:
“At least the cars seemed a bit out of hand at the time. Normal in terms of downforce. But the overall feel, at least from the Sim, wasn’t that different. We can’t simulate other cars chasing the track and the like, but it’s not much different. Maybe they have a little less downforce, but as I said, that will change. “
Time will tell whether the former Mercedes driver’s initial perception is correct.
F1 cars of 2022 will have similar DRS dimensions despite the new wing design
The cars for the coming season will receive a DRS hatch that is part of the main rear wing, which now has new dimensions. The upper area of the wing should now be 123 centimeters, eight centimeters wider than before. The new wing edge also protrudes 91 cm into the air, compared to 87 cm from 2021.
Although the first F1 model is not shown, the DRS system is retained as an overtaking aid.
There is still an 85 millimeter wide gap between the large sheet and the flap, which the technicians affectionately call the “mailbox slot”.
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It’s still unclear whether the new cars will behave dramatically differently than the 2021 cars, and the teams hope their drivers can make the most of the new rule changes.
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