Inside Track – Formula 1 Dr David Delamore-Sutcliffe Background – My Career to Date

• Bristol University Graduate • MEng Degree in Aeronautical Engineering • Graduated Summer 2002 • PhD in Experimental Aerodynamics • Graduated Summer 2007

• Formula 1 Career • Toyota Motorsport – F1 Programme • Aerodynamicist (June 2007 – December 2009) • Team Lotus F1 Team • Senior Trackside Aerodynamicist (Feb 2010 – Nov 2011) • Marussia F1 Team • Senior Future Concept Aerodynamicist (from March 2012 to date) Pathway to the Future

2014 will see the next chapter in the development of F1 cars Pathway to the Future

New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars aerodynamics and powertrain

• Narrower Span FW – Downforce Reduction

• Lower Nose – Car Safety

• Removal of Lower Rear Wing Element – Downforce Reduction

• Possible introduction of further driver protection – Safety

• New Cooling Requirements - New Powertrain …… Pathway to the Future

New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars aerodynamics and powertrain

• New Engine • 1.6L V6 engine with single turbocharger (max.125,000RPM) • Maximum engine speed 15,000RPM • Maximum fuel flow rate 100Kg/Hr • New Energy Recovery System • Power output to rear wheels 120kW (2013 KERS 60kW) • Limited energy transfer (recovery/release) per lap • Gearbox • 8 ratio gearbox Pathway to the Future

New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars aerodynamics and powertrain

Roles within an F1 team involved when

developing a car for 2014 regulations Inside Track – F1

AERODYNAMICIST - CFD

• Changes in regulation will require conceptual studies to re-

optimise the cars aerodynamics and integrate new powertrain cooling requirements. • CFD programmes allow a large number of geometries to be studied with significant amounts of post-processing available including surface pressures and streamlines.

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AERODYNAMICIST – Wind Tunnel

• Wind tunnel studies allow detailed investigations of new regulations based on concepts defined in initial CFD results

• Each wind tunnel test consider a sweep of car ride height, steer angle, yaw angle and roll angle. • The optimisation of downforce, drag and aerodynamic balance across this carefully chosen range of test conditions is critical to car performance. Inside Track – F1

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

• The new generation of F1 cars will be heavier (minimum ~685Kg) and

designers will need to adapt car designs using new load cases.

• Previous F1 regulations have required novel mechanical design,

• Exhaust system geometries including bodywork materials • Suspension systems and kinematics. • What will be the novel design in 2014?? Inside Track – F1

COMPOSITE DESIGNER

• Large percentage of the car is build using composite materials.

• Monocoque ‘safety cell’ development • Aerodynamic Wings, Addons and Bodywork • Suspension Members

• Important role in the definition and testing of FIA required crash structures • Car must have front/rear/side and rollhoop structures • Designed in conjunction with expert FEA /Stress Engineers Inside Track – F1

RACE TEAM MECHANIC

• Building the car during pre- season - January

• Learning about the new mechanical systems and construction in pre-season testing - February

• Preparing the car for every event – March-November

• Participate in critical phases of the race Inside Track – F1

RACE TEAM ENGINEERS

• Engine/KERS/Gearbox engineers will be responsible for the new powertrain at all events.

• Performance engineers will monitor and provide all required data about the new car from the car data streams

• Race engineer will work with the driver to improve car performance Inside Track – F1

TEAMWORK

• Senior management make decisions and provide leadership for both race and factory based team members

• Leading F1 teams consist of up to 650 people who must all work together efficiently • All have the same rules and the same aim

• To Win Grand Prix

Pathway to an F1 Career

Starting a Career in F1 Pathway to an F1 Career

Advertisement of F1 Vacancies • Print/online media • Autosport

• Marussia F1 Team • For further information about the team and current vacancies • www.MarussiaF1Team.com

• Other online resources • LinkedIn, Recruitment agencies • F1 Team websites – Recurring summer and single year Internships are increasing common Pathway to an F1 Career

F1 Interview Preparation • Current Affairs • Internet Press, TV Coverage, Blogs, Forums, Twitter feeds • Technical Blogs • James Allen, Craig Scarborough

• Books • Race Car Aerodynamics – Joseph Katz • Haynes – F1 Car Manual • Piola Annuals

Any Questions?