Suzuka, Japan (03/10/2014)
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Suzuka, Japan (03/10/2014)
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Cheers tifosi, are the rear wing pics on the previous page the new Rear wing that Ferrari ran on Kimi's car in FP2? I've heard that Ferrari have brought a new rear wing to Suzuka.
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Well there was a pitot (for airspeed measurement) on the rear wing of Raikkonen's car. (Collecting data for 2015 car)Originally Posted by ImportPer4mance
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Is this a new position of the cooling radiator?
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There was a tweet today about Toro's S duct on their nose..
From F1 technical..
Toro Rosso have come to Japan with a new nose cone on their STR9, which notably also included an S-duct inspired by Red Bull Racing. The car's new nose is much thinner on the lower side, now featuring a short bulb at the very front to meet the regulations while minimizing the obstruction to airflow underneath the nose cone. The previous 'finger nose' was much thicker and was an essential part of the front crash structure, whereas the new one has its crash structure starting further back.
While the introduction of this nose cone was originally planned for the Singapore GP, the design is a remarkable effort, knowing that none of this development will be transferable onto next year's car, due to the modified regulations that aim to prevent these nose extensions.
The S-duct on the other hand may very well provide the team with useful information for its 2015 development programme, as nothing in the rules prevents any such duct this year or the next. The S-duct, named for the shape of the duct inside the nose cone, bleeds some air off the boundary layer on the lower side of the nose and directs it to a vent on the upper side. In Toro Rosso's case, the vent is noticeable exaxtly behind the 'Cepsa' sponsorship logo.
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Suzuka, Japan (04/10/2014)
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Hi
How important is nowadays drivers feedback with car development?
I mean they have so much all kind of technology, so they see everything, I guess.
So, do they really need feedback from drivers.
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I think so too. I mean, today we have pit wall telling the drivers how to improve at a corner (brake later, shift early, etc), I think it's safe the say the computers know more than the drivers.
In testing, they are also allowed to run more sensors, so you can imagine the kind of data the team can gather from the computer.
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Ferrari: Casanova, Zimmerman and Adams first reinforcements.
The Race department has been boosted by a dozen technicians who have come or are coming to Maranello.
October 4, 2014 16:17 Ferrari: Casanova, Zimmerman and Adams first reinforcements.
There are a dozen new technicians who have arrived in Maranello in these last few weeks in the restructuring plan and technical upgrading of the Gestione Sportiva launched by team principal, Marco Mattiacci and supported by the technical director, James Allison . Some are already in operation, while others will join in the coming days.
Despite what you might think, in front of the arrivals there are not only of the mechanics: if Wolf Zimmerman is the prominent name that comes from the board of Mercedes-AMG to help Mattia Binotto to reorganize the department that is dedicated to the power unit, There are other reinforcements arriving from Toro Rosso, the Lotus and also from ' Audi .
Faenza is already out Riccardo Adami that the team Romagna was at the time the race engineer Sebastian Vettel . The Italian could return to team up with the German driver, as Sebastian will arrive in Maranello at the beginning of 2015, taking the place of Fernando Alonso .
But as more attention is certainly that of Daniele Casanova , engineer of Lotus . Italian who studied at the Polytechnic of Milan and a Ph.D. at the Cranfield University in the UK and the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, before settling in England where he built his family. Head of performance at Enstone (where it is still active these days) has cut his teeth in the Renault, Toyota, Red Bull Racing before moving to Lotus where it is considered one of the most technical from September 2010.
Daniel, a great lover of photography, will be an important player in the organization of James Alliso n. Casanova, in fact, should play an important role in the department simulation Cavallino it has today in Giacomo Tortora manager, another specialist tricolor who returned home after eight years at McLaren.
As you can see the transformation of the team of the Horse is happening in depth and is touching all aspects of the racing department : Sergio Marchionne , taking over the presidency of Ferrari Luca di Montezemolo since October 13, has engaged Marco Mattiacci to change skin the Maranello team. The goal is simple: to win again as soon as possible ...
http://www.omnicorse.it/magazine/423...primi-rinforzi
CAVALLINO RAMPANTE PER SEMPRE
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Ferrari here is the rear wing for high load.
On the F14 T behind you can see the main profile arched, double blow vertica and the monkey seat with double flap.
October 4, 2014 11:56 Ferrari here is the rear wing for high load.
The Ferrari has focused its attention on the back of the F14 T : Suzuka appeared a new rear wing that has been specially designed for the Japanese track that requires a high downforce . In the image Effe Tech 1 you can see the important innovations: the main profile has a boomerang trend slightly , while the movable flap of the wing there is a nolder useful at lower speeds. On the side walls is observed blowing double vertical well orizontali six slits in the top. Although Kimi Raikkonen has also tried a version of the wing with two supports, was approved for the qualifications that with the single pylon . In search of the vertical load was also mounted a monkey seat biplane .
http://www.omnicorse.it/magazine/422...er-alto-carico
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pictures of the rear wing support versions..
via F1technical
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This all sounds very promising... I'm really looking forward to seeing how all of these changes gel together and hopefully improve the team :)
Rest in Peace Leza, you were a true warrior...
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Based on today's performance Ferrari lost 8 tenths replacing FA with Bieber.
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Already posted.
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Why didn't Ferrari hire these engine gurus earlier? We knew from long ago that our PU wasn't going to be that good. Poor planning I must say. Good planning recognizes potential problems and risks before they actually occur. It might be a little too late with increasing restrictions as to what you can alter year on year with our PU. On the positive side we are at least taking steps rather than waiting for a miracle.
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You should direct your question to Stefano and Luca.
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Sochi, Russia (09/10/2014)
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Sochi, Russia (10/10/2014)
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News on the engine freeze front.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116260
Hopefully, Mattiacci can carry the day and Mercedes will agree to more engine development.
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Sochi, Russia (11/10/2014)
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It is amazing how Mercedes powered cars are way thiner at the back than Ferrari...
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And still Marmorini said "With my colleagues I packed a power unit with a certain size, ie, [a] smaller version of the Mercedes and Renault, because we were asked by the project manager of the car, Mr. Tombazis.
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And the Ferrari PU is supposed to be the smallest out of the 3 current engine manufacturers. Cannot see at all our advantage. We spent several years on the PU project but we went on the wrong design path. The rumors of us being down on power behind the other two manufacturers were correct after all. Difficult times indeed but this is probably what we need to make us realize that we're not as good as we used to be and no matter how great our history is it is not going to save us from this deep mess that we're in.
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I think Ferrari were trying to mimic red bull too much by placing importance to aerodynamics. It gabe them success and Ferrari thought they could do the same if they follow this strategy. The irony here is that this was an engine formula and it was very obvious even to the non-technical minded person that this new era will be more about the engines. I struggle to understand how it can be solely Marmorini's or Tombazis's fault.And still Marmorini said "With my colleagues I packed a power unit with a certain size, ie, [a] smaller version of the Mercedes and Renault, because we were asked by the project manager of the car, Mr. Tombazis.
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Remember where the engine is sitting, right behind the driver, about where the Scuderia badge is, exactly where Merc and Mclarens body work starts to curve in. We bit wider at the rear as we have the body work continuing right to the rear wish bone, which has our cooling exits. If didnt have that body work, be very very slim. Trust me.
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The irony is that Ferrari believed that they were making a PU that was smaller and therefore more aero-efficient. In fact, it would appear that the Ferrari PU is significantly bigger than Mercedes' PU and results in a rear portion of the car that is much larger than Ferrari. It would be bad enough to be underpowered, but underpowered and bigger is ridiculous. It becomes more and more clear that this car is a loser.
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I seriously expecting to not see two things next year on our car.
front pull-rod suspension.
Current power unit cooling technique.
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Autosprint today reports the next year car sigled 666 for now doesn't match the simulation numbers of the f14t!
Which is very worrying i have to say..
How reliable is autosprint?
Very strange this kind of data is leaked at this stage of development.
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