Aug 11, 2023 · A sidepod on an F1 car is the bulge in the body of the car at either side of the driver, moving back to varying degrees alongside where the engine sits inside the car. Sidepods are used to cool the internal components and guide airflow over the car.

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.

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 28, 2023 · Side pods are a critical component of Formula One race cars. They serve both aerodynamic and functional purposes. Located on either side of the car, side pods are designed to manage the flow of air around the car and reduce drag. It …

May 1, 2022 · The revamped 2022 rules have thrown up some fascinating sidepod variations, from Ferrari’s ‘wide-pods’ to Mercedes’ radical slim-line design. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches?

Mar 10, 2022 · Mercedes’ striking sidepod design has been the biggest talking point of Formula 1’s 2022 pre-season Bahrain test. Ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson gives his verdict on the design and its legality

Aug 7, 2023 · In this technical analysis we're going to delve into the important role of sidepods, increasingly relevant in the design of a modern Formula 1 single-seater...

Feb 15, 2023 · Front corner of W14 (L) and W13 (R) sidepods compared. The exposed upper side impact beam is used, as before, to direct airflow down to the lower exposed floor, accelerating that airflow and giving it extra energy as it travels to the rear of the car, aiding downforce.

Mar 10, 2022 · In F1, it’s incredibly difficult to measure the ‘spirit of the regulations’, because you can only quantify what’s written within them. And, as such, the key factor in the rulebook about the...

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