Tag: mp4-29

The effect of different aerodynamic elements on the efficiency of the McLaren MP4-29 front wing

This is by no means representative of the actual performance of McLaren’s aerodynamic packages. The CAD geometry was generated based on high quality pictures, but from […]

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Aerodynamics: McLaren MP4-29 front wing forces

In this post I am trying to investigate the influence of velocity in aerodynamic drag and downforce. A case like this is quite easily set up in […]

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Grid sensitivity analysis on the front wing of the McLaren MP4-29 F1 race car

An important aspect to take into account when pushing for a good Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation is the process of verification and validation. Validation is usually carried […]

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