Why LMP1 cars look the way they do
Discussion
Interesting graphic on the current LMP1 regulations from @LMPone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LMPone/status/7699484426720583...
Having had a wee read through the regulations, I think:
Yellow=unrestricted sight lines
Blue=unrestricted. There's actually no limit to wheelbase in the regulations hence the 'double wheels' look. Also the reason why the front end is a point of interest as development here is unrestricted and is also why Nissan's LMP1 'attempt' in 2015 was focussed so heavily on front end aero.
Green=Restricted dimensions (rear wing must fit inside the box for example) or cut outs above the front wheels
I'm not sure about the Orange panels above the rear wheels and the purple half cylinders above the driver are to do with access I think? Anyone with a bit more knowledge help out?
Having had a wee read through the regulations, I think:
Yellow=unrestricted sight lines
Blue=unrestricted. There's actually no limit to wheelbase in the regulations hence the 'double wheels' look. Also the reason why the front end is a point of interest as development here is unrestricted and is also why Nissan's LMP1 'attempt' in 2015 was focussed so heavily on front end aero.
Green=Restricted dimensions (rear wing must fit inside the box for example) or cut outs above the front wheels
I'm not sure about the Orange panels above the rear wheels and the purple half cylinders above the driver are to do with access I think? Anyone with a bit more knowledge help out?
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