The principal technical discussion topic of
the second day of F1 2014 testing in Spain is McLaren’s inventive rear
suspension design. McLaren has fastened a huge aerodynamically sketched blocker
to each of the hindmost suspension links.
This model is intended to endow the car
with both more downward force at lower speeds and lessen grind at greater speeds.
These blockers must not be independent,
according to F1 2014 regulations. They must be part and parcel of the
suspension itself. However, there exists a very thin line between something
that is all single portion, and a free mantle, which would go against Formula 1
rules. There is strong belief that McLaren ensured that the model observes the
regulations. The design seems to befit all obligations in terms of position and
arrangement.
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How
the suspension design functions
The aerodynamically outlined portions
function as structures to block the airflow coming out of the Coke bottle
region as it comes to the rear of the diffuser. Thus, a region of low pressure
behind these blockers is created. This will in turn enhance the velocity of the
airflow roving at the base of the car, producing more downward force emanating
from under the floor.
Previously, the rear beam wing performed
the same work. F1 2014 regulations have however illegalized that, prompting
teams to search for fresh ways to cater for the same.
The most intriguing thing about McLaren’s
design for F1 2014 is that when the car is at higher ride height, the
aerodynamic parts will almost entirely close the opening at the upper part of
the diffuser. This helps in working at low speeds.
An opening will form between the diffuser
and the bottom of the lower blocker when the car is at higher speed. This
results from suspension deflection and effectively lowers drag.
The
Suspension Invention Already Reaping Rewards
The suspension design could be reason
enough why Jenson Button’s McLaren was capped fastest in F1 2014 second day of
pre - season testing at Jerez in Spain. Button outdid everyone in the official
wet - weather running in daybreak, in spite of the MP4 - 29 not having been
seen at all on the first day of the event.
Button had swapped fastest laps with former
team mate, Sergio Perez who was behind the wheels of Force India. The McLaren
was on top when Perez halted at Turn 1 and flashed out the second day’s 2nd
red flag. The first one had been brought out by Estaban Gutierrez of Sauber.
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McLaren’s
F1 2014 Design is a Twofold Whammy
The aerodynamic design thus delivers a
twofold advantage in that it endows you with;
·
More downward force when
braking and in slower corners and
·
Reduced drag at greater speeds
This suspension design is essentially McLaren’s
hush-hush big stick because if it works perfectly as already thought, it is not
a design that will be copied overnight as it is reliant on various design constraints
at the rear of the F1 car. You can also visit us here
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