Sidepods On F1 Cars: What They Are & How They Work
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. …
What Are F1 Sidepods? - Performance Drivers Club
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 …
Side pods on an F1 car: Easy explaination - Formulapedia
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 …
Why Mercedes' radical sidepods are testing's biggest talking point
Mar 10, 2022 · F1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn, whose team of engineers came up F1's new technical regulations for 2022 to improve overtaking, admitted they had not considered …
WATCH: F1’s 2022-spec sidepods explained - Formula 1
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 …
Gary Anderson explains Mercedes’ radical F1 sidepods
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 …
Huge sidepods or no sidepods? Mercedes’ and Ferrari’s theories
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 …
Gary Anderson: The variance in F1 2022’s sidepods explained
Mar 9, 2022 · Aston Martin has gone for a fully-open sidepod undercut, running from front to back. This enables it to get the maximum airflow over the top surface of the underfloor, which should …
Aerodynamic Marvels: Inside the World of Formula 1 Sidepods
Mar 31, 2024 · In Formula 1 (F1) cars, side pods are crucial components that serve multiple vital functions. These critical parts are located on either side of the car, just behind the cockpit, and …
Shovlin Explains Why Mercedes' Bold Sidepod Vision Flopped
Aug 17, 2024 · Shovlin discusses the pitfalls and potential of Mercedes F1’s zero sidepod design. In 2022, Mercedes F1 embarked on a bold technical venture by minimising the sidepods of …