Spyker Unveiled- Uh oh, it's Gascoyned!
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F1racing.net said:
Chief technical officer, Mike Gascoyne, added, "Since I arrived at Spyker three months ago, I've been looking carefully at the technical department to put in place the personnel, procedures and resources that will give the team structure; already we've doubled our aerodynamic resources with a second wind tunnel and dedicated team in Italy. As a team we're looking at planning for the future through a more structured approach by prioritising key aspects that will give a big improvement rather than small, gradual steps. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of the changes in the second half of the season when we deliver an improved B-spec package."
Jordan...
Toyota...
Spyker...
Will they never learn!
It's hard to tell from those pics but it appears the Spyker has 4 front wing elements: three lower and one upper.
Ferrari's car has two lower and one thin upper element. McLaren three lower elements. Toyota two lower and one 'half' upper element. Renault two lower and one upper. BMW two lower and sometimes one 'half' upper.
I guess it depends a lot on what the downforce requirements at any given track are.
Ferrari's car has two lower and one thin upper element. McLaren three lower elements. Toyota two lower and one 'half' upper element. Renault two lower and one upper. BMW two lower and sometimes one 'half' upper.
I guess it depends a lot on what the downforce requirements at any given track are.
limegreennutter said:
Otherwise known as a three element wing. The 4th element is a flow conditioner, adds nothing (or very little) to downforce.
I see what you meant now. I'm interested to know why a three element wing suggests they are struggling for downforce. Couldn't it be that they think three smaller elements will work better than two larger elements giving the same downforce?
SamHH said:
limegreennutter said:
Otherwise known as a three element wing. The 4th element is a flow conditioner, adds nothing (or very little) to downforce.
I see what you meant now. I'm interested to know why a three element wing suggests they are struggling for downforce. Couldn't it be that they think three smaller elements will work better than two larger elements giving the same downforce?
It's usually a solution saved for when you are up against it for front end d/f, it's very draggy (ie not very efficient)
limegreennutter said:
SamHH said:
limegreennutter said:
Otherwise known as a three element wing. The 4th element is a flow conditioner, adds nothing (or very little) to downforce.
I see what you meant now. I'm interested to know why a three element wing suggests they are struggling for downforce. Couldn't it be that they think three smaller elements will work better than two larger elements giving the same downforce?
It's usually a solution saved for when you are up against it for front end d/f, it's very draggy (ie not very efficient)
Right, but you haven't addressed the fact that the RB3, MP/4-22 and R27 all seem to use 3-element front wings too.
As I said, it's a very draggy slution to a lack of front end d/f. Perhaps they are struggling, perhaps it's the right way FOR THEM.
Remember, no two cars are the same & the smallest change at the front end can have a massive impact.
I remember changing a gurney flap on Hesens car & him coming into the pits saying he felt like he was having his helmet sucked off!!!!!!
Remember, no two cars are the same & the smallest change at the front end can have a massive impact.
I remember changing a gurney flap on Hesens car & him coming into the pits saying he felt like he was having his helmet sucked off!!!!!!
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