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Evolution of the Formula One front wing assembly
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Abstract
The front wing is an important component of the F1 racing car. It is used to generate pressure on the front axle and guides the airflow around and below the vehicle. The main function of the front wing of an F1 racing car is to provide downforce and enhance the car's grip of wheels. The front wing can also bifurcate the airflow from the tires to improve backward airflow and underfloor airflow. This review will mainly discuss the historical evolution of the front wing, the advantages and disadvantages of the design and some application from the professional team. The paper will aim to put forward suggestions and improvement measures for the existing problems, which may provide new ideas for the development of high-performance racing cars.
Keywords
Downforce, airflow, front wing
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Hou,X. (2024). Evolution of the Formula One front wing assembly. Theoretical and Natural Science,53,159-168.
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