NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE UPGRADES for #BritishGP
(not track-specific)
-Haas: 7📈
-RedBull, Aston: 2
-Mercedes, Sauber, RacingBulls: 1
-Ferrari, McL, Williams, Alpine: 0
🛠Ferrari is working to understand the bouncing problems induced by their Barcellona package.
(not track-specific)
-Haas: 7📈
-RedBull, Aston: 2
-Mercedes, Sauber, RacingBulls: 1
-Ferrari, McL, Williams, Alpine: 0
🛠Ferrari is working to understand the bouncing problems induced by their Barcellona package.
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The updated Ferrari struggled significantly more in the fast corners (bouncing?) than the old one⚠️
⚪️SAI: Imola-spec
🔴LEC: Spain-spec
LEC couldn't use VIII gear through Copse, as he had to lift more!
His gain in the slower sections might be due to his softer tyre
The bouncing can be limited by raising the car, but that would remove precious downforce from it!
A tricky issue, similar to the one Mercedes experienced with the 'tractor' W13
⚪️SAI: Imola-spec
🔴LEC: Spain-spec
LEC couldn't use VIII gear through Copse, as he had to lift more!
His gain in the slower sections might be due to his softer tyre
The bouncing can be limited by raising the car, but that would remove precious downforce from it!
A tricky issue, similar to the one Mercedes experienced with the 'tractor' W13
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FP2 DATA HIGHLIGHTS
Norris already 0.171s quicker than '23 pole - but his engine was turned up already; the opposite for VER!
1) Ideal Laps:
NOR quickest in every sector.
VER lost ~0.4s in S1 alone.
2nd fastest: HUL in S1, PER in S2, LEC in S3.
2) McL was full-throttle for way less time than others: NOR approached T13 and T15 way faster (more power), and had to lift more.
HAM/STR: used a lot of throttle, yet their laptimes were unimpressive➡️Low engine mode.
Norris already 0.171s quicker than '23 pole - but his engine was turned up already; the opposite for VER!
1) Ideal Laps:
NOR quickest in every sector.
VER lost ~0.4s in S1 alone.
2nd fastest: HUL in S1, PER in S2, LEC in S3.
2) McL was full-throttle for way less time than others: NOR approached T13 and T15 way faster (more power), and had to lift more.
HAM/STR: used a lot of throttle, yet their laptimes were unimpressive➡️Low engine mode.
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FP2 DATA HIGHLIGHTS Norris already 0.171s quicker than '23 pole - but his engine was turned up already; the opposite for VER! 1) Ideal Laps: NOR quickest in every sector. VER lost ~0.4s in S1 alone. 2nd fastest: HUL in S1, PER in S2, LEC in S3. 2) McL was…
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QUALIFYING TELEMETRY ANALYSIS - read on!👇
1) Best Sectors:
- S1: HUL and STR were quickest! Less loaded wings➡️they had the best top speeds (328 and 327km/h). McL had the worst top speed (319) in the dry, hurting them here.
- S2 (fast corners): VER's best sector despite the possible floor damage. Still, just 3rd fastest: RUS and NOR were quicker.
- S3: the 'Mercedes sector'. NOR (high downforce) and HUL (low drag) were both quick.
Ferrari was slow in all sectors: in their best one (S1/SAI) they were still slower than ALB!
2) G-G Diagram (lateral and longitudinal grip):
Mercedes' braking grip was unmatched.
McL and RedBull had slightly less cornering grip, too
3) RUS vs NOR Lap:
- McLaren suffered from clipping (engine power reducing before the braking point as the battery empties): this is visible before T6 and T15.
Norris lost 1 tenth due to that alone!
1) Best Sectors:
- S1: HUL and STR were quickest! Less loaded wings➡️they had the best top speeds (328 and 327km/h). McL had the worst top speed (319) in the dry, hurting them here.
- S2 (fast corners): VER's best sector despite the possible floor damage. Still, just 3rd fastest: RUS and NOR were quicker.
- S3: the 'Mercedes sector'. NOR (high downforce) and HUL (low drag) were both quick.
Ferrari was slow in all sectors: in their best one (S1/SAI) they were still slower than ALB!
2) G-G Diagram (lateral and longitudinal grip):
Mercedes' braking grip was unmatched.
McL and RedBull had slightly less cornering grip, too
3) RUS vs NOR Lap:
- McLaren suffered from clipping (engine power reducing before the braking point as the battery empties): this is visible before T6 and T15.
Norris lost 1 tenth due to that alone!
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QUALIFYING TELEMETRY ANALYSIS - read on!👇 1) Best Sectors: - S1: HUL and STR were quickest! Less loaded wings➡️they had the best top speeds (328 and 327km/h). McL had the worst top speed (319) in the dry, hurting them here. - S2 (fast corners): VER's best…
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BRITISH GP RACE PACE:
🟢Lewis Hamilton was quickest: the excellent performance by the driver and car under all weather conditions won them the #BritishGP! (and not just strategy).
🟠McL quickest in the rain, but less all-rounded (too much drag in the dry).
🟡VER still in the mix.
⚪️HUL (updated) 0.12s/lap quicker than MAG (old spec).
🟢Lewis Hamilton was quickest: the excellent performance by the driver and car under all weather conditions won them the #BritishGP! (and not just strategy).
🟠McL quickest in the rain, but less all-rounded (too much drag in the dry).
🟡VER still in the mix.
⚪️HUL (updated) 0.12s/lap quicker than MAG (old spec).
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BRITISH GP RACE PACE: 🟢Lewis Hamilton was quickest: the excellent performance by the driver and car under all weather conditions won them the #BritishGP! (and not just strategy). 🟠McL quickest in the rain, but less all-rounded (too much drag in the dry).…
Main takeaway points:
- Since solving their 'fundamental problem', Mercedes is now a potential race winner at most tracks.
- McL has great downforce, but drag is still higher than average. Very solid race car.
- RedBull is not dominant anymore, but still quick everywhere. In VER's hands, it can fight for wins everywhere. In PER's hands, it is mid-field at best
-Mercedes, McL, and RedBull have similar performance. Who will come out on top race-by-race will depend on track properties.
- Ferrari's chances to win additional races will depend on whether they can solve the bouncing issue quickly.
- The updated Haas seems to be a 'small monster'. It could be 5th fastest (behind Ferrari) from now on.
- Since solving their 'fundamental problem', Mercedes is now a potential race winner at most tracks.
- McL has great downforce, but drag is still higher than average. Very solid race car.
- RedBull is not dominant anymore, but still quick everywhere. In VER's hands, it can fight for wins everywhere. In PER's hands, it is mid-field at best
-Mercedes, McL, and RedBull have similar performance. Who will come out on top race-by-race will depend on track properties.
- Ferrari's chances to win additional races will depend on whether they can solve the bouncing issue quickly.
- The updated Haas seems to be a 'small monster'. It could be 5th fastest (behind Ferrari) from now on.
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Formula Data Analysis
Main takeaway points: - Since solving their 'fundamental problem', Mercedes is now a potential race winner at most tracks. - McL has great downforce, but drag is still higher than average. Very solid race car. - RedBull is not dominant anymore, but still quick…
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There's been a lot of talk about @expensifyapxgp
not giving equal machinery to its two #F1 drivers... but is it true?🤔
A 'top speed per lap' analysis reveals that young Joshua Pearce went for a more aggressive setup (less loaded rear wing)🚀
More experienced @SonnyHayesF1, instead, traded some straight-line performance to have superior tyre management: he made the right call, finishing P5 in front of his teammate!👌
Crossing the speed trap data with the minimum cornering speeds reveals that the two cars had the same overall performance - the only difference seems setup-related... or not?🛠
Who will come out on top at the next race (Hungary)?👀
Visualisation made via @JMP_software
not giving equal machinery to its two #F1 drivers... but is it true?🤔
A 'top speed per lap' analysis reveals that young Joshua Pearce went for a more aggressive setup (less loaded rear wing)🚀
More experienced @SonnyHayesF1, instead, traded some straight-line performance to have superior tyre management: he made the right call, finishing P5 in front of his teammate!👌
Crossing the speed trap data with the minimum cornering speeds reveals that the two cars had the same overall performance - the only difference seems setup-related... or not?🛠
Who will come out on top at the next race (Hungary)?👀
Visualisation made via @JMP_software
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Red Bull has further reduced the (already minimal!) area of the RB20's vertical inlets... and the new design reminds of that of fighter jets!💡
The more complex shape could aim at reducing airflow separation (aerodynamicists' greatest enemy).
Per @NicolasF1i, this can be smartly framed as 'cooling change', therefore not impacting RedBull's (very limited) CFD time.
The more complex shape could aim at reducing airflow separation (aerodynamicists' greatest enemy).
Per @NicolasF1i, this can be smartly framed as 'cooling change', therefore not impacting RedBull's (very limited) CFD time.
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Ferrari's updates improved the car's low-speed grip, but the bouncing they induced at higher speeds (more downforce↔️floor closer to the ground) hurt its performance even more!⚠️
The team did a comparative test in FP2:
-Old Spec for SAI
-New one for LEC
LEC was consistently quicker in the slower corners (like T4 and T7), but the faster the corner the more his deficit became apparent.
He lost 6km/h of minimum cornering speed in Stowe. He also could only use 59% throttle (vs SAI's 94%!) through Copse.
The updates seem to improve the car's performance ceiling, but the bouncing is a severe problem.
If they can solve that, the car will be quicker than the Imola-spec... the question, however, is 'how'!
Ferrari is expected to repeat the tests in Hungary, a track where downforce is crucial.
The team did a comparative test in FP2:
-Old Spec for SAI
-New one for LEC
LEC was consistently quicker in the slower corners (like T4 and T7), but the faster the corner the more his deficit became apparent.
He lost 6km/h of minimum cornering speed in Stowe. He also could only use 59% throttle (vs SAI's 94%!) through Copse.
The updates seem to improve the car's performance ceiling, but the bouncing is a severe problem.
If they can solve that, the car will be quicker than the Imola-spec... the question, however, is 'how'!
Ferrari is expected to repeat the tests in Hungary, a track where downforce is crucial.
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Since making this change, Mercedes has won all the races: what is it?👀
In Austria, a 'bulge' appeared on the W15's nose: it is needed to accommodate the new third element (heave spring + damper), which allows the team to use a softer, more damped setup
This choice has some clear drawbacks: the bulge disrupts the airflow (more drag, less downforce), and the softer suspension prevents the floor from working as close as possible to its ideal height
In practice, though, porpoising (which does not appear in the wind tunnel, as the airflow is too slow for that) disrupts all that performance. After struggling for over two years, Mercedes went for a total change of approach - and the improvement has been massive since!
In Technical Director James Allison's words: 'How could we have been so dumb?'💡
In Austria, a 'bulge' appeared on the W15's nose: it is needed to accommodate the new third element (heave spring + damper), which allows the team to use a softer, more damped setup
This choice has some clear drawbacks: the bulge disrupts the airflow (more drag, less downforce), and the softer suspension prevents the floor from working as close as possible to its ideal height
In practice, though, porpoising (which does not appear in the wind tunnel, as the airflow is too slow for that) disrupts all that performance. After struggling for over two years, Mercedes went for a total change of approach - and the improvement has been massive since!
In Technical Director James Allison's words: 'How could we have been so dumb?'💡
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Since making this change, Mercedes has won all the races: what is it?👀 In Austria, a 'bulge' appeared on the W15's nose: it is needed to accommodate the new third element (heave spring + damper), which allows the team to use a softer, more damped setup This…
Ferrari's new update package increased their downforce, but made bouncing appear: could the red team similarly solve the problem?
(Russell’s win in Austria was aided by the VER-NOR crash, but the car has been very competitive since Qualifying)
(Russell’s win in Austria was aided by the VER-NOR crash, but the car has been very competitive since Qualifying)
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Ferrari's new update package increased their downforce, but made bouncing appear: could the red team similarly solve the problem? (Russell’s win in Austria was aided by the VER-NOR crash, but the car has been very competitive since Qualifying)
Lower photo by @Giorgio_Piola, from this article (in Italian):
https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-il-primato-della-meccanica-al-servizio-dellaero/10633022/
https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-il-primato-della-meccanica-al-servizio-dellaero/10633022/
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