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Lift and airfoils in 2D at subsonic speeds

In this post we will analyse some of the most widespread misconceptions regarding the lift of airfoils at subsonic speeds and try to give a […]

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Porsche 908/2 Spyder

Introduced in 1969, the three-litre 908/2 is an evolution of the Porsche 908K Coupe. As the rule book for the season no longer required a […]

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I Endurance Race Jarama 2018

The answer is 27 was present —tiny sticker on the side of car #27— in the I Endurance Race Jarama this past 1st September 2018. […]

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Ferrari 312B

The Ferrari 312B was introduced in 1970 as a successor to the Ferrari 312. The car was developed under the direction of Mauro Forghieri and […]

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#27 Andretti Autosport in the Indianapolis 500

Marco Andretti, grandson of ’78 Formula One World Championship winner and racing legend Mario Andretti, is driving car #27 in the 101st Running of the Indianapolis […]

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24h Ascari 2017, consolidation of amateur endurance

This is the third year the amateur endurance event takes place in the Ascari Race Resort —the fifth edition since its inception back in 2013—; with […]

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Did you know? Boundary layer pressure

Pressure through the boundary layer in a direction perpendicular to the surface is constant. This phenomenon, which holds for thin boundary layers that remain attached […]

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McLaren MP4/5

Although not as iconic as its predecessor, the McLaren MP4/4, the 1989 MP4/5 was also a very successful formula one race car winning the Constructor’s […]

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Ferrari 126 C

The name comes from its longitudinal 120° V6 rear-mounted engine, while the C stands for Competizione. It is the first Formula 1 car by Ferrari to […]

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