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Post by mikael on Aug 4, 2024 16:25:59 GMT
... Adrian Newey may have been moonlighting for some athletic teams during his spare time ...
Yes, apparently he has some experience with movable aerodynamic devices. He may be getting the most out of that experience ...  |
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Post by robmarsh on Aug 5, 2024 8:15:02 GMT
He could have a field day with the swimmers. Already some are going the double diffuser route by wearing two swimming caps.
Imagine how Newey could guide the water flowing over the nostrils up the side of the nose and then pushed outwards and over the ears by the shape of the goggles. That would lead to eddies around the shoulders which would make it easier to get through the water. He still has the feet to look at which could result in creating wake disturbance for other swimmers.
Not to mention the possibility of a fin strapped to the back and side fins around the waist.
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Post by Carl on Aug 5, 2024 18:06:08 GMT
He could have a field day with the swimmers. Already some are going the double diffuser route by wearing two swimming caps. Imagine how Newey could guide the water flowing over the nostrils up the side of the nose and then pushed outwards and over the ears by the shape of the goggles. That would lead to eddies around the shoulders which would make it easier to get through the water. He still has the feet to look at which could result in creating wake disturbance for other swimmers. Not to mention the possibility of a fin strapped to the back and side fins around the waist. Brilliant analysis, Rob!
With enough time to prepare, Newey's misguided genius could sabotage synchronized swimming. If Max's sister Victoria can swim and wants a gold medal, she wouldn't have to share the glory. |
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Post by René on Aug 6, 2024 16:50:53 GMT
It's a great video! I walked the l'Ancienne Douane last year. René, You must have had an eerie sense of history past. Do you know if the building on the left is being used? It looks boarded up and abandoned. Carl, it was you who pointed this out to me last year!  That’s why I looked for it when I was there for the WEC Spa 6 hours. See my post last year: racers-round-table.proboards.com/post/23730/threadNot sure by the way about the old house. |
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Post by Carl on Aug 6, 2024 19:14:23 GMT
René, You must have had an eerie sense of history past. Do you know if the building on the left is being used? It looks boarded up and abandoned. Carl, it was you who pointed this out to me last year! That’s why I looked for it when I was there for the WEC Spa 6 hours. See my post last year: racers-round-table.proboards.com/post/23730/threadNot sure by the way about the old house. I remember, but it was in a film of the old circuit someone posted that I first learned about it. It's so cool when the past can be preserved for later generations to learn about it. |
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Post by René on Aug 7, 2024 12:27:09 GMT
I remember, but it was in a film of the old circuit someone posted that I first learned about it. It's so cool when the past can be preserved for later generations to learn about it. Yes definitely Carl. And the sport we love has a great history. A lot has been lost over the decades but some old tracks or, at least parts of it, are still there to see. |
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Post by robmarsh on Aug 17, 2024 13:07:40 GMT
I see that the FIA have reinforced the rule regarding braking systems. Based on an article from Mark Hughes it appears that Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren may have benefitted from illegal trick brake systems. Be interesting to see how the competitive balance changes, if indeed it does, after the summer "brake".
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Post by René on Aug 17, 2024 18:16:41 GMT
I see that the FIA have reinforced the rule regarding braking systems. Based on an article from Mark Hughes it appears that Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren may have benefitted from illegal trick brake systems. Be interesting to see how the competitive balance changes, if indeed it does, after the summer "brake". I have also read about it on several sites and youtube channels, although that was only about Red Bull and not McLaren and Mercedes. Red Bull would have used that for a long time, which would put the dominance in a different light. But let's not get ahead of ourselves… |
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Post by mikael on Aug 18, 2024 17:18:11 GMT
I believe it's completely wrong of the FIA to clamp down on a very natural evolution of the brake system, as asymmetric braking is (i.e., left and right wheels are braked at different levels - just as front and rear - legally - are braked at different levels). Why postulate that left and right wheel should be braked equally? Thinking about it, it seems that this is what you do only when you haven't got any better idea.
Of course it's cheaper not to control the left-right brake balance. But considering how exotic F1 brakes are, this idea of FIA seems utterly stupid.
The specific rule (taken from MSM):
P.S. So apparently, they realize a torque (which would create a drift to one side) by applying only/mainly the outer caliber or the inner caliber. I think it's a brilliant idea which could find application also on road cars, e.g. in wet weather.
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Post by René on Aug 19, 2024 17:32:01 GMT
I believe it's completely wrong of the FIA to clamp down on a very natural evolution of the brake system, as asymmetric braking is (i.e., left and right wheels are braked at different levels - just as front and rear - legally - are braked at different levels). Why postulate that left and right wheel should be braked equally? Thinking about it, it seems that this is what you do only when you haven't got any better idea. Of course it's cheaper not to control the left-right brake balance. But considering how exotic F1 brakes are, this idea of FIA seems utterly stupid.
The specific rule (taken from MSM):
P.S. So apparently, they realize a torque (which would create a drift to one side) by applying only/mainly the outer caliber or the inner caliber. I think it's a brilliant idea which could find application also on road cars, e.g. in wet weather.
I basically agree with you Mikael, but doesn't this also touch on the recurring question in F1; when do you say stop, up to here and no further with this technology? That applies to every part of the car, the drive unit, the aerodynamics, the suspension, the brakes, etc. Active suspension is also no longer allowed, while it was brilliant... |
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Post by mikael on Aug 20, 2024 17:39:53 GMT
You have a point, René; FIA need to draw a line - and where to draw it? I liked the idea with the brakes; but on a second thought: simple is better :-)
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Post by René on Aug 20, 2024 18:04:51 GMT
You have a point, René; FIA need to draw a line - and where to draw it? I liked the idea with the brakes; but on a second thought: simple is better :-)
I don't know the answers either Mikael. The sport has become so complicated and advanced, it's hard to know where to draw the line. |
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That’s why I looked for it when I was there for the WEC Spa 6 hours.