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The document provides an overview of the career path and roles of an aerodynamicist working in Formula 1 racing. It describes the author's educational and professional background in aerodynamics. It then outlines the various roles within an F1 team involved in developing and testing aerodynamic updates to the race car, from initial concept development through computational analysis, wind tunnel testing, design, production, and implementation at races. Finally, it discusses how to start a career in F1 and prepare for interviews.

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F 1 Presentation

The document provides an overview of the career path and roles of an aerodynamicist working in Formula 1 racing. It describes the author's educational and professional background in aerodynamics. It then outlines the various roles within an F1 team involved in developing and testing aerodynamic updates to the race car, from initial concept development through computational analysis, wind tunnel testing, design, production, and implementation at races. Finally, it discusses how to start a career in F1 and prepare for interviews.

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Inside Track Formula 1

Dr David Delamore-Sutcliffe

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)

Background Formula 1
What is Formula 1 or F1?
Motorsport championship governed and sanctioned
by the world body of motor racing Federation
Internationale de lAutomobile or FIA.
Highest class of single seater auto racing within the
list of FIA sanctioned events
Races are known as Grand Prix and are held all over
the world For 2012, 20 races are planned.
Two World Championships are at stake each year, the
drivers and constructors titles
Since 2009, 12 teams, 24 drivers have competed in
each Formula One event
Figures from Formula One Management claim 527
million people across 187 countries watched Formula
One in 2010.

Pathway to the Track


How to demonstrate Inside Track of Formula 1 in 25 minutes??

Roles within an F1 team involved when bringing an aerodynamic


update to the race car

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AERODYNAMICIST
Scheme ideas/novel
concepts to find
aerodynamic performance
within current regulations
published by FIA
Utilise scale model wind
tunnel testing
Wind Tunnel Specification
50m/s maximum, 60% scale
model maximum.

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AERODYNAMICIST

Analyse results from wind tunnel testing


Accurately report the conclusions of wind tunnel tests
1) Recommend part for full scale release
2) Initiate new design loops, either iterative or
conceptual

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CFD AERODYNAMICIST
Computational Analysis of F1 Car Aerodynamics
Working in conjunction with aerodynamicists to investigate
new concepts and aid understanding of wind tunnel results

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CFD AERODYNAMICIST
Computational Analysis of F1 Car Aerodynamics
Post-processing of CFD results can show flow structures,
surface pressures, component loads and overall car loads

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CFD AERODYNAMICIST
CFD engineer may be asked to provide specific postprocessing to aid the design process.
Example Rear brake duct inlet flow seeding

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MODEL SCALE CAD DESIGNER
Work under the direction of the
aerodynamicist to produce final
design surfaces
CAD Software used in F1
CATIA V5 or NX Unigraphics
MODEL SCALE PRODUCTION
Parts for F1 wind tunnel model
are usually made from carbon
fibre, aluminium, and using rapid
prototyping stereolithography
machines.

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WIND TUNNEL OPERATOR
Key person required for
wind tunnel programme to
function
Responsible for wind tunnel
operation and safety
WIND TUNNEL MODELMAKERS
Involvement in later stages of model
part manufacture
Check the parts and prefit to check
dimensional fit
Key involvement in the wind tunnel
testing, making changes to the model
as directed by the aerodynamicist

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RECENT WIND TUNNEL TECHNIQUE IMPROVEMENTS
Increase the scale of your model Legality limits
Improve efficiency of your data analysis techniques
Legality is continually monitored
Introduction of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

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AERODYNAMICS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Aerodynamic Group Leaders will have responsibility for
development of a car area and importantly submitting all
new improvements for full scale release
Head of Aerodynamics leads the department with
responsibility for all activities, people and budgets
associated with the wind tunnel, associated model shop,
and CFD group.
Further responsibilities lie outside the department including,
Release of new surfaces to full scale design office
Release of aerodynamic data and simulation results to
race team
Feedback of senior management decisions

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FULL SCALE DESIGN OFFICE
Stress Engineer
Design to ensure structural
integrity using Finite Element
Analysis
Ensure FIA Legality standards
Composite Design Engineer
Design tooling/moulds/jigs and
fixtures required for assembly
Complete design
documentation, both inhouse
and FIA

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FULL SCALE PRODUCTION
CNC Operators/Composite Laminators
In-house or external manufacture in line with composite
design
Design Verification Process
Proof and/or fatigue tests and legality checks
Some new concepts may require destructive testing
Paint Shop and Stickering
Paint/foil used depending on weight and finish

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RACE TEAM

LOGISTICS - PEOPLE
Race Team Management
Race Team Travel
Hotels/Flights/Cars/Movement
Schedules
Driver Schedules
LOGISTICS - INFRASTRUCTURE
Four/Five Trucks bring
Cars/Equipment/Spares/Office
Space
Team motorhome houses
marketing, catering, and guests!

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RACE TEAM - MECHANICS
Factory based car build
Trackside Car Build and Setup
Race Pitstops

RACE TEAM ENGINEERS WITH RESPOSIBILITIES


Tyre Engineer - Pirelli
Engine Engineers
Gearbox Engineer
Electrical and Hydraulic
Systems Engineers

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RACE TEAM RACE ENGINEER
Responsible for the planning
and execution of car running
Detailed interaction with driver
before, during and after
outings
RACE TEAM PERFORMANCE ENGINEER
Monitors live data streams
coming from the car
Data analysis as requested by
race engineer in line with test
programme
Discussion with trackside
aerodynamicist

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TRACKSIDE AERODYNAMIC ENGINEER
Important role inside/outside the Aerodynamics Department
due to responsibility for providing aerodynamic data from
the wind tunnel/specific information to the rest of the team.
Race catalogues detail aerodynamic characteristics of car,
alongside all new and existing setup options.
Full scale aerodynamic testing
Four (9 hour) days per year
Straight line or constant
radius corner testing
Most commonly conducted
on runways

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SENIOR TEAM MANAGEMENT
Chief Engineer
Sporting Director
Technical Director
Adrian Newey, Paddy Lowe, Pat Fry
Team Principal
Christian Horner, Martin Whitmarsh, Stefano Domenicali

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MOST IMPORTANT PERSON DRIVER
Provides hands on feedback regarding performance of the
car and new upgrades/setup changes.
Driver feedback is critical for successful development of an
F1 car both on track and back in the factory
THE KEY TO SUCCESS - TEAMWORK
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

Starting a Career in F1

Pathway to an F1 Career
University of Bristol F1 Alumni
Chris Herbert (MEng Aero Eng 1995-1999)
Head of Aerodynamics Toyota Motorsport
F1 experience with Toyota Motorsport, Red Bull Racing
and Reynard

James Rodgers (MEng/PhD Aerodynamics 1998-2006)


Aerodynamics Group Leader McLaren Racing

Rhodri Moseley (MEng Aero Eng 1989-1992)


Aerodynamics Project Leader Ferrari
Previously Aerodynamicist at McLaren
And a significant number of others!!

Pathway to an F1 Career
Advertisement of F1 Vacancies
Print/online media
Autosport

Marussia F1 Team
For further information about the team
www.MarussiaF1Team.com
All current vacancies are found at:
http://MonsterCoolJobs.com/MarussiaF1Team
Email address for speculative enquiries
jobs@marussiaf1team.com
Other online resources
LinkedIn, F1 Team websites Recurring Internships

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

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Questions?

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