02AA–01 CONCEPT MACHINE & AERODYNAMICS LAB
An interactive chassis engineering laboratory exploring downforce trade-offs, aerodynamic boundary layers, and the 2026 active wing regulations.
3D CONCEPT TELEMETRY & CFD PLATFORM
Toggle between Z-Mode (cornering downforce) and X-Mode (low-drag straightaway) to observe the dynamic trade-off between cornering G-load and projected terminal velocity.
03 CHASSIS & AERODYNAMIC SUBSYSTEMS
The primary aerodynamic structure meeting undisturbed free-stream air. Flap angle dictates front-axle vertical bite, while cascade winglets generate high-energy outward vortex structures to deflect turbulent front tire wake away from the underfloor Venturi inlets.
Produces more than 60% of total vehicle downforce with minimal induced drag penalty. Air accelerates through constricted underfloor throats, creating intense Bernoulli low pressure that suctions the chassis onto the track surface.
Maintains a millimetric aerodynamic platform at speeds exceeding 330 km/h. Third heave dampers decouple straight-line vertical aero compression from lateral cornering roll, preventing underfloor boundary layer detachment and violent porpoising.
Features dual-state active aerodynamic actuation. Under braking and cornering, flaps snap into high-downforce Z-Mode. On straightaways, the flaps flatten into low-drag X-Mode, slashing aerodynamic drag to maximize straight-line speed.
Captures high-pressure ambient air through upright scoops to cool carbon-carbon discs operating above 1,000°C. Centrifugal rotation expels hot air through 1,400 micro-drilled chevron holes directly warming magnesium wheel rims.
Longitudinal floor edge vanes shed spiraling high-velocity vortices that function as invisible pneumatic side skirts. These vortices seal the underfloor vacuum from ambient high-pressure air attempting to bleed inward laterally.
A 0.5-degree flap adjustment at the front wing transforms the underfloor vortex seal; a 1mm change in rear ride height alters tire temperature balance across entire race stints.