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Tech F1i: The birth of a Formula 1 car – the design process
DOUBLE CONSTRAINT Once the overall concept of a Formula 1 car has been devised and a production schedule set, the team’s engineers will now face the daunting task of drawing and producing each of the 20 000 parts that make up a modern charger! To simplify things, the design process of the non-mechanical components (bodywork, monocoque, etc.) must take into account two key aspects: the volumes, in order to produce efficient aerodynamics, as well as rigidity to make sure the overall structure is stiff enough. Both factors will be more or less crucial, depending on whether the part is an external or internal element. For instance, a front wing will have a certain geometry defined for...
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