This is your first F1 doze from Biser3a.com. In this section we have also included some articles that we published before, which are technical and interesting relative to the new season. So here we go…
A lot of talk has been rising lately on the new moveable rear wing in F1, so we decided to start this section by explaining this phenomena and its on track application.
The FIA is to paint markings onto the track surface this season to make it easier for viewers to understand where drivers can activate the new moveable rear wing in races.
Drivers are free to use the drag-reduction system as often as they like in practice and qualifying, but in the race they can only use it in a predetermined ‘overtaking zone’. The FIA wants to make these zones obvious to fans.
The teams have been told that the overtaking zone will be a 600-metre section of track on each circuit’s main straight. However, this length is based on simulation data and if overtaking proves too easy or too hard, the governing body will amend it. The trick will be to ensure that the speed differential between the leading car and the car trying to pass is just enough to aid an overtake. It’s estimated that the loss in drag from opening the slot gap in the wing will increase a car’s speed by around 9mph, but KERS-equipped cars could boost that speed still further.
The start of the overtaking zone will be signified by a painted line on the track. On reaching this point, a driver will be able to activate his rear wing — but only if he’s been notified by Race Control via a cockpit light that he’s less than a second behind the car in front. To give viewers a visual indication of whether a car is close enough to the one in front to use his rear wing, two lines will be painted on the road just before the braking point at the previous corner to indicate the one-second distance.
The FIA wants moveable rear wings to have a positive effect on racing, but some have expressed doubts. “I don’t think the advantage gained by the rear wing will dramatically change overtaking because there won’t be a big enough drag reduction,” said Williams technical director Sam Michael. “You only get help from the wing when you’re a second from the car in front, which might not happen until halfway down a straight, depending on where the FIA puts the timing loop that activates it. It will take a few races to fine-tune.” Expect this fine-tuning to continue during the early races of this season.
Do you really think that this will improve racing?
Well Personally Im not that convicned…