F1: BMW F1.07 Technical Analysis

[Rory Phoulorie]

BMW Sauber F1.07 - front-wing development



At first sight the F1.07 hasn't altered much since launch, but looking at the front wing, there's a variety of small changes. The endplates (1) have lower entry edges, which curve inwards and connect to an additional upper profile. This reduces turbulence generated when the airflow hits the edge of the endplates. In addition, new small horizontal profiles (3) act as airflow splitters ahead of the front wheels, lessening turbulence from air impacting the wheels. Another interesting new feature is a slit (2) in the wing's main profile. This divides the flap in two, acting like a double flap to increase downforce, but - because the wing isn't split over its entire length - with less drag.

http://www.formula1.com/insight/technical_analysis/team/2007/7/383.html

[Plex]

Interesting..

[Rory Phoulorie]

Technical Analysis - Grand Prix - Australia

BMW Sauber F1.07 - chassis & wing fins



Two horizontal fins (red arrow) have been added in Melbourne, midway up the side of the chassis. Shaped almost like an Arabian sword, the fins split the airflow coming out from the front wing, diverting it towards the sidepods inlets and, to an extent, the bargeboards. More fins (green arrow) have been placed inside the inner shields of the front wheel beneath the brake cooling ducts. Slightly curved, these help to reduce the turbulence generated in this area by the wheels' rotation, providing more aerodynamic stability.

http://www.formula1.com/insight/technical_analysis/race/2007/770/394.html

[Plex]

Amazing..I am impressed of the analysis of these cars..

[worksux101]

Nice info! Lovely stuff
Reminds me of BAR back in the day...Steve Matchett and Peter Windsor used to go around examining their car and checking all the details, as opposed to Ferrari who would close all the laptops when a camera is anywhere near sight
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