Ferrari Sidepods' New Philosophy
Searching for the best trade-off between reducing drag and maximizing downforce in the new F1-75 is quite interesting. I will try to analyse the advantages of such a philosophy as shown in the image :
1 - Cooling is rethinked to serve aerodynamic purposes. I wonder what is the exact shape of the Ferrari radiators. they are probably twisted as well.
2 - Coanda Effect produced to direct air toward the center of the diffuser and therefore have a more stable and predictable downforce levels. But I think this will create deep vortex and will make being overtaken very difficult . This is a part of defense tactics.
3 - Drag is reduced and resilient enough when following other cars.
We have to wait for testing and first races to see whether these points are somehow true.