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Background – My Career to Date
• Bristol University Graduate
• MEng Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
• Graduated Summer 2002
• PhD in Experimental Aerodynamics
• Graduated Summer 2007
• Formula 1 Career
• Toyota Motorsport – F1 Programme
• Aerodynamicist (June 2007 – December 2009)
• Team Lotus F1 Team
• Senior Trackside Aerodynamicist (Feb 2010 – Nov
2011)
• Marussia F1 Team
• Senior Future Concept Aerodynamicist (from
March 2012 to date)
Pathway to the Future
New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars
aerodynamics and powertrain
• Possible introduction of further driver protection – Safety
• New Cooling Requirements - New Powertrain ……
• Narrower Span FW –
Downforce Reduction
• Lower Nose – Car Safety
• Removal of Lower Rear Wing
Element – Downforce
Reduction
Pathway to the Future
New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars
aerodynamics and powertrain
• New Engine
• 1.6L V6 engine with single
turbocharger
(max.125,000RPM)
• Maximum engine speed
15,000RPM
• Maximum fuel flow rate
100Kg/Hr
• New Energy Recovery System
• Power output to rear wheels 120kW (2013 KERS 60kW)
• Limited energy transfer (recovery/release) per lap
• Gearbox
• 8 ratio gearbox
Pathway to the Future
New technical regulations for 2014 effect both the cars
aerodynamics and powertrain
• New Engine
• 1.6L V6 engine with single
turbocharger
(max.125,000RPM)
• Maximum engine speed
15,000RPM
• Maximum fuel flow rate
100Kg/Hr
• New Energy Recovery System
• Power output to rear wheels 120kW (2013 KERS 60kW)
• Limited energy transfer (recovery/release) per lap
• Gearbox
• 8 ratio gearbox
Inside Track – F1
AERODYNAMICIST - CFD
• Changes in regulation will require conceptual studies to re-
optimise the cars aerodynamics and integrate new
powertrain cooling requirements.
• CFD programmes allow a large number of geometries to be
studied with significant amounts of post-processing
available including surface pressures and streamlines.
Inside Track – F1
AERODYNAMICIST – Wind Tunnel
• Wind tunnel studies allow detailed investigations of new
regulations based on concepts defined in initial CFD results
• Each wind tunnel test consider a sweep of car ride height,
steer angle, yaw angle and roll angle.
• The optimisation of downforce, drag and aerodynamic
balance across this carefully chosen range of test conditions
is critical to car performance.
Inside Track – F1
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
• The new generation of F1 cars will be
heavier (minimum ~685Kg) and
designers will need to adapt car
designs using new load cases.
• Previous F1 regulations have required
novel mechanical design,
• Exhaust system geometries
including bodywork materials
• Suspension systems and
kinematics.
• What will be the novel design in
2014??
Inside Track – F1
COMPOSITE DESIGNER
• Large percentage of the car is build
using composite materials.
• Monocoque ‘safety cell’
development
• Aerodynamic Wings, Addons and
Bodywork
• Suspension Members
• Important role in the definition and
testing of FIA required crash structures
• Car must have front/rear/side and
rollhoop structures
• Designed in conjunction with expert
FEA /Stress Engineers
Inside Track – F1
RACE TEAM MECHANIC
• Building the car during pre-
season - January
• Learning about the new
mechanical systems and
construction in pre-season
testing - February
• Preparing the car for every
event – March-November
• Participate in critical phases
of the race
Inside Track – F1
• Engine/KERS/Gearbox
engineers will be responsible
for the new powertrain at all
events.
• Performance engineers will
monitor and provide all
required data about the new
car from the car data streams
• Race engineer will work with
the driver to improve car
performance
RACE TEAM ENGINEERS
Inside Track – F1
TEAMWORK
• Senior management make
decisions and provide
leadership for both race and
factory based team members
• Leading F1 teams consist of
up to 650 people who must
all work together efficiently
• All have the same rules and
the same aim
• To Win Grand Prix
Pathway to an F1 Career
Advertisement of F1 Vacancies
• Print/online media
• Autosport
• Marussia F1 Team
• For further information about the team and current
vacancies
• www.MarussiaF1Team.com
• Other online resources
• LinkedIn, Recruitment agencies
• F1 Team websites – Recurring summer and single year
Internships are increasing common
Pathway to an F1 Career
F1 Interview Preparation
• Current Affairs
• Internet Press, TV Coverage, Blogs, Forums, Twitter
feeds
• Technical Blogs
• James Allen, Craig Scarborough
• Books
• Race Car
Aerodynamics –
Joseph Katz
• Haynes – F1 Car
Manual
• Piola Annuals