The impact of ice build-up on the aero of WRC cars
We reviewed in our last article the impact of the very low temperatures on the aero of the WRC cars.
Read moreWe reviewed in our last article the impact of the very low temperatures on the aero of the WRC cars.
Read moreNext week a new event will join the WRC Championship. Held inside the Arctic Circle, the Arctic Rally Finland will
Read moreThe season 2021 is about to start and, as usual, the teams have been working on some aero modifications to
Read moreWind tunnels have been present in WRC history since the moment that manufacturers realized that aerodynamics could also play an
Read moreThe main goal of suspension is to ensure optimal contact of the wheel with the road to get maximum grip.
Read moreThe recent confirmation of the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the iconic Rally Safari means that we will have
Read moreThe aero device most of WRC cars have above the boot lid, over the rear window or at the rear
Read moreDue to the current interruption of the 2020 WRC season, we wanted to spend some time to reflect on topics
Read moreIn a previous post, we reviewed how fresh air is forced into the brakes of a WRC car for cooling
Read moreThe heat that WRC cars’ brakes generate by friction needs to be cooled down to keep their performance consistent and
Read moreThe aerodynamics of a WRC car can be analyzed & optimized through numerical simulation (CFD – computational fluid dynamics), experimentation
Read moreIn spite of the special conditions this year, Rally Sweden continues to be one of the most specific events of
Read moreRally Catalunya has been the only event in the season with a combination of gravel and tarmac stages since 2010.
Read moreThe main goals of the aero design of a WRC car include to reduce drag and to generate downforce while
Read moreDust is a nightmare when you’re attending at some gravel events. But, at the same time, it can be very
Read moreTemperature and dust are some of the most annoying factors for drivers and co-drivers in summer and/or gravel events. The
Read moreUndersteering was the second issue most cited during the last Tour de Corse… the first being puncture. Aerodynamics have little
Read moreUpdated in March 9th, 2019 M-Sport surprised everybody with the announcement through social media of the introduction of modifications in
Read moreThe coming rallies of Mexico and Argentina include some of the stages at a higher elevation of all the season.
Read moreNight stages have become rather unusual in the current Championship, while, not many years ago (last one was in 1996)
Read moreThe new Ford Fiesta WRC aero kit introduced in the Rally Finland, and that probably will be used again by
Read moreSince 2016, New Zealander Hayden Paddon has been combining its presence in the WRC with some participation in his home
Read moreWheels have a significant impact on the aerodynamic performance of any car, and also on WRC cars, in spite of
Read moreOne specific characteristic of rally cars is that drivers make them slide when cornering, to better position the car for
Read moreThe recent modification of the Ford Fiesta WRC before Rally of Finland has put the spotlight on the size of
Read moreThe recent aero test of the Ford Fiesta WRC developed in the wind tunnel of Windshear in Concord, near Charlotte,
Read moreOne of the most significant aero modifications of the current WRC car generation unveiled in 2017 was the inclusion of
Read moreColin’s crest in Sweden, Micky’s jump in Sardinia, Fafe in Portugal or El Brinco in México, are some of the
Read moreThe tests the WRC teams have been developing during the 2018 winter, for the preparation of the first three rallies
Read moreSnowbanks in the recent Rally Sweden has put once again in trouble the refined aerodynamic design of the 2017 WRC
Read moreThe figure of Dan Gurney, who unfortunately left us this week, will be remembered both for his sporting successes and
Read moreToyota Gazoo Racing WRT Team has started the test program for the development of new modifications for the 2018 Yaris
Read moreWith the new regulations for 2017, the WRC undercar aerodynamics have been the object of deep study from all teams,
Read moreThe design of 2017 WRC cars was done in a relatively short period of time, as rules were initially approved
Read more2017 Rally Poland stages have shown again the sensitivity of new aerodynamic appendices to impacts, as well as their crucial
Read moreNew 2017 WRC car aerodynamics have proven to have a weak point after only five races have been completed. High
Read more2017 New generation of WRC cars has introduced a bunch of aerodynamic modifications that deserve a deep review, in addition
Read moreOnce all manufacturers have officially presented their new cars for 2017 WRC season, except Volkswagen (who finally renounced to participate
Read moreRear diffusers have been extensively tested in the new 2017 WRC cars, in order to increase grip at the car’s
Read moreFinland Rally, 2004 – Petter Solberg – Subaru Impreza WRC Watch this video
Read moreAn automotive airfoil (wing) is shaped like an upside-down airplane wing — it deflects airflow upward to generate down-force on
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