Red Bull's 'secret' DRS weapon explained:
May 13, 2023 13:19:52 GMT -8
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Post by wilmywood8455 on May 13, 2023 13:19:52 GMT -8
Red Bull's DRS has been the envy of the F1 paddock so far this year, but as RacingNews365's Technical Analyst Paolo Filisetti explains, Ferrari are trying to replicate Red Bull's formidable aero package.
The effectiveness of Red Bull's RB19 DRS has become the most coveted secret among rival F1 teams. Opposing technicians, including those from Ferrari, have been gradually deciphering its precise functions in an effort to replicate its performance.
Understanding the modus operandi of this element is no easy task, as its effectiveness appears to depend on several interconnected factors. These factors go beyond mere aerodynamics and encompass the dynamics of the car, particularly the behaviour of the rear suspension when the DRS is activated.
At an aerodynamic level, it has become evident that the interaction between DRS activation and the car's diffuser is crucial. Other teams now understand that the diffuser stalls at maximum speed in a straight line, with the activation threshold varying based on the aerodynamic configuration of the car – high, medium, or low downforce.
Understanding the modus operandi of this element is no easy task, as its effectiveness appears to depend on several interconnected factors. These factors go beyond mere aerodynamics and encompass the dynamics of the car, particularly the behaviour of the rear suspension when the DRS is activated.
At an aerodynamic level, it has become evident that the interaction between DRS activation and the car's diffuser is crucial. Other teams now understand that the diffuser stalls at maximum speed in a straight line, with the activation threshold varying based on the aerodynamic configuration of the car – high, medium, or low downforce.
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