F1 nosecones

[HONEYMON57ER]

I've not really been keeping up with F1 developments over the winter and today picked
up a copy of F1 Racing. So whats the deal with the funny little grill on the nosecones
and do they have any function? Also, who was first with this?

thanks

[FourWheelDrift]

Air conditioning for the driver's tootsies.


Actually I don't know, but they aren't new. They've been around a few seasons already.

[belleair302]

They do aid cooling around the drivers feet, but also help with pressure buildup around the front of the nosecone. First used in late 1990's.

[Miguel38]

Jaguar started it... not sure which year though

[FourWheelDrift]

Miguel38 said:

Jaguar started it... not sure which year though

Ventilation for Irvine's smelly feet.

[anonymous-user]

FourWheelDrift said:

Air conditioning for the driver's tootsies.

Right first time, simply driver cockpit ventilation. Nothing to do with aerodynamic performance. If it's cooler or wet they often close them off.

[Grand Fromage]

Is it slicks this year or not?

[calumcousins]

Grand Fromage said:

Is it slicks this year or not?

next year i think.