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7 Αυγ 2023 · Ground effect, a revolutionary aerodynamic concept, involves manipulating the airflow underneath a Formula 1 car to generate downforce. This downforce, which presses the car onto the track, enhances traction, stability, and overall performance, especially during high-speed cornering.
Ground effects were not present in Formula 1 for very long; 1977 was the first year that saw prominent use of this technology, and 1982 was the last year for it. There are a few reasons why ground effects failed to stick around after they were first introduced.
6 Αυγ 2024 · The reintroduction of ground effect aerodynamics for the 2022 Formula 1 season significantly influenced the dynamics of racing. This section explores how these changes have affected overtaking, tire wear, and overall racing performance, along with feedback from drivers and teams.
13 Αυγ 2024 · Mercedes, three years in, finally seem to have unlocked the secrets of the ground effect regulations. Having been caught out by the chasm between simulation and track reality in the volatility of a ground effect car, Mercedes began this formula with a deeply flawed concept.
We are talking about an effect that partly explains why a racing car can take curves at breakneck speed without leaving the track. In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the ground effect and how important and impactful it is in motorsport, particularly in Formula 1.
The story of this groundbreaking move is told in F1 Icons: Lotus’ Ground Effect Revolution, a new documentary on F1 TV which details the inside story of how Colin Chapman and his team pioneered something special in the late 1970s that is still relevant in Formula 1 today.
15 Φεβ 2022 · Forty years ago, the 78’s successor, the Lotus 79, became the first ground effect car to win the world championship, with Mario Andretti at the wheel. IN NUMBERS: The staggering stats behind the development of the all-new 2022 car.
