Williams FW29 Technical Analysis

[Rory Phoulorie]

The sidepods of the new Williams FW29 (1) have become noticeably narrower towards the bottom. This is to improve aerodynamic efficiency in this area, reduce drag and hence make the rear wing mor effective. As a result, the radiator inlets have been reduced in size and the radiators themselves, though larger than before, have been inclined at a different angle to take up less space. In comparison to last year's car, the rear end is also much more tightly packed and lower, while the engine exhaust chimneys (2) - now far more visible - have been increased in volume in an effort to improve the extraction

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Williams constantly developed this area last year and the results are seen here. It is crucial to correctly manage airflow at the front of the car. It is where you begin controlling the air that passes to the rear of the car, feeding the rear wing and the under-body diffuser, and the air entering the sidepods for engine cooling. On the FW29, Williams have kept the same configuration seen during the last races of 2006. The front wing features a long sinuous upper profile, while an array of vertical shields at front-suspension level help to deflect the turbulence generated by the front wheels.

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[Plex]

Imagine being a designer for these cars..These guys know their stuff.