Feb 17, 2022 · In a launch season characterised by the quite dramatic visual differences between cars, the new Ferrari F1-75 represents yet another unique way of configuring the bodywork under the new aero regulations.

F1 sidepods are key components of Formula 1 cars that play a crucial role in enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and managing airflow. These intricate structures are carefully designed by skilled engineers to optimize the airflow around the car, reducing drag and increasing downforce.

Aug 11, 2023 · Sidepods on F1 cars help manipulate airflow both over and around the car, and they also help channel air into the radiators to cool the car’s internals. They have long been an important feature for downforce production, and teams can take very different approaches to the designs of their sidepods.

Mar 11, 2024 · Sidepods are positioned on each side of an F1 car and play a pivotal role in aerodynamics and cooling. Meticulously engineered, they are designed to optimise airflow around the car to minimise drag, increase the car’s speed and improve its handling.

Mar 11, 2022 · How did Mercedes produce their radical sidepod, what benefit does it offer and does it meet F1's rules? A closer look at their 'slimline' design.

Mar 12, 2022 · Mercedes is now taking a ‘zero sidepods’ concept to the extreme with how it tapers the bodywork around the radiators. Ferrari, as was clear right from its launch, has relatively massive side bodywork. So why did Ferrari choose such wide sides? And why did Mercedes completely reduce the side volume?

Mar 11, 2022 · Mercedes' 'no sidepod' concept made waves at the Bahrain test, amid suggestions that it might not be legal. Kyle Forster explains why it does comply with the rules and how it works

Aug 7, 2023 · The significance of sidepods in Formula 1. What is the role of the sidepods on nowadays single-seaters? Interaction between sidepods and vehicle's floor; Interaction between sidepods and the rear wing; And what about the fluid dynamics inside the sidepods?

Sep 12, 2023 · In this edition of Tech Tuesday, we look into the ingenious way why the Ferrari F1 -75 is another extreme interpretation of aero regulations of the 2022 F1 Rules. This section also explains the CFD drawings and how it manages to reduce drag and improve downforce.

Jun 22, 2023 · The F1 season may have started off with various sidepod designs, from ramps to zero-pods to bathtubs and slidepods, but one design is prevailing as the strongest option in 2023 - downwash aero...