Scuderia Ferrari SF71H

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MtthsMlw wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 00:48
Clear shot of the new diffuser even more simliar to Red Bull. Was only tested shortly in FP.

https://imgr2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/F ... 155892.jpg

Still using crossed over S Duct.

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I wonder if it takes modifying the wheel winglets for the new diffuser to work properly.
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Just_a_fan wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 01:28
Sevach wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 01:20


Makes sense, with Ferrari's sidepod concept you end up without room to put those small vanes.
Exactly. It was the obvious reason but some got fixated on a throw-away comment from a journo when the car was revealed.
I have too admit I am/was one of them, so thanks to all of you for guiding us noobs the right way. :D

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Just_a_fan wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 01:12
George-Jung wrote:
28 Mar 2018, 22:51
So it is actually bending downwards on the current Ferrari SF71H....?
Yes but not enough to get into the top rad opening. As stated by some of us previously, it appears to be aimed at improving airflow over the sidepods in lieu of the devices used by other teams.
It'll probably affect the rear wing positively as well
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wesley123 wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 10:15
Just_a_fan wrote:
29 Mar 2018, 01:12
George-Jung wrote:
28 Mar 2018, 22:51
So it is actually bending downwards on the current Ferrari SF71H....?
Yes but not enough to get into the top rad opening. As stated by some of us previously, it appears to be aimed at improving airflow over the sidepods in lieu of the devices used by other teams.
It'll probably affect the rear wing positively as well
https://i.imgur.com/R7f1DHd.jpg
It should only help the rear wing by pulling clean air from above, since the mirror air will follow the side pod profile down to the floor. That will also help direct air into the opening on the side pod, just not directly. Well done Vanja!
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Funny thing is that the old higher RW would be in better clear air (though not necessarily more efficient). The huge air intake, the mirrors and the halo actually hides or obstructs the RW in that shot above.Image

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Animation, showing radiators opening.

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Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. I've learned a lot here and, more importantly, I've learned where and how to find and learn more. I think it's only fair to give to back to this community the best way I can. :)
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I see you are informing journos on motorsport.com comment section :D Nice job, nice

Cheers :D

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Great work Vanja. I suspected the rear wing initially but didn't have the time to do the CFD. =D>
Also the mirror doesn't have to have more drag this year. Your 2018 mirror model has very squared off leading edge compared to the 2017 model which is has a smoother leading edge. This is the reason for your increased drag.
The conclusion remains that the mirrors are for air flow to the rear of the car and not the inlets.
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Piolas video has it incorrect. There is a higher pressure in front of the radiator opening even through air flows into it. Meaning it wont be "sucking" in air from the mirrors. I wish motosport.com invests in some CFD their car models are very good already.
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Vanja #66 wrote:
28 Mar 2018, 21:57
ringo wrote:
25 Mar 2018, 01:44
Fully agree with the conclusion....
Vanja, it's people like you that makes all this worth it. Much respect !

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Via AMuS:
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McLaren-esque pylons. New?