F1TechnicalInsider

Page run by a Senior Design Engineer working in F1, aiming to provide interesting technical inside info. All views are my own and not that of my employer.

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

This is just a simple stay to ensure the diffuser is stiff in this region. It's nowhere near large enough to transfer any meaningful heat from the exhaust to the floor.

[F1Techy @F1Techy]

According to Franck Montagny , McLaren used a trick consisting of attaching the rear fixings of the floor to the exhaust, in order to exploit the heat emitted by it to expand the carbon and thus improve performance.

let me tell you mainly about this trick, it’s not about expanding, but more about conducting the heat to the diffuser which Lowers the air density and raises viscosity, It will help creating a lower pressure in the diffuser and faster flow across the throat.

Look at the pictures below McLaren actually fixed the clips on the exhaust.

Red Bull has its attachments on the rear crash box.

Mercedes also attached its attachments to the crash box, but closer to the exhaust.

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@ScarbsTech Customer teams are allowed to purchase current spec or previous year spec parts so they'll be running the 2023 Mercedes gearbox casing most likely.

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

This is true, however how many 5 year projects has the team tried to get through at this point in history? I hope he stays and they can see this development all the way through.

[Motorsport @Motorsport]

The Williams team needs more than a lick of paint according to James Vowles...

Do you think they can rise up the ranks in less than five years? 👀

#F1 #Motorsport

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@MercedesNewsUK I'd check your source of this info. I don't believe it to be correct

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

Nothing to see here. All teams carry spare tubs to races. Once Sat running is done and its not required it gets packed up. Definitely not a new chassis, too expensive under the cost cap.

[deni @fiagirly]

#SpanishGP 🇪🇸: A Mercedes chassis seen in movement in the pit lane? … 👀

📷: @GiulyDuchessa

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

Not the most flattering photo for Williams unfortunately as the floor has just been dragged through the gravel and you cannot see the detail at the front.
But you can somewhat see the differences in complexity.
From what I hear the team is pushing for upgrades though.

[Formula Data Analysis @FDataAnalysis]

Williams' floor looks unbeliveably simple... no wonder they are dead last in terms of downforce!😳

(Credits: @gildflint, @XPBImages )
#F1 #SpanishGP

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@fiagirly I mean that's the race bays, where things come and go regularly...

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

Hi all, apologies as I've not been active here over the last few months. Busy winter and working on various upgrades took up a lot of my time. Hoping to provide a bit more insight in the coming months with lots of teams upgrading their cars!

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@TwommoF1 I don't think scrappy is the right word to describe this and shows a lack of knowledge. For example, black patch above the 'S' is an area of glass fibre so the lap marker can work. Chassis is a different weave as its prescribed laminate in the regs. Not scrappy, just necessary.

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@WilliamsdbF1 A save the date to save another date in the future!

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

To give a boring answer, there's a number of reasons for electric motors making a noise, but to summarise, I think their MGU-H is not particularly refined. Just look at how many MGU-Hs the Ferrari engined cars have gone through this season, some room for improvement!

[Matt Gallagher @MattP1Gallagher]

Why do the Ferrari onboards sound like a boiling kettle

[Chris Medland @ChrisMedlandF1]

If my maths are correct there will be no extra Super Licence point for Logan Sargeant - he completed 22 laps of the 4.304km circuit, which equates to just over 96km. Needs to complete 100km in an FP1 session to earn a SL point #F1 #MexicoGP #F1ESTA

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@_WestHamReport @WilliamsdbF1 I agree that it could work out. I wish him all the best and hope it goes well. Just not convinced about saying something that's not final to please a crowd

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

This seems quite risky. What happens if he doesn't get the super licence points? Can't imagine there'll be many decent back up drivers that are willing roll the dice and join the team, doesn't feel like a strong decision.

[Williams Database @WilliamsdbF1]

Logan Sargeant will get the second 2023 Formula 1 race seat at Williams, provided he qualifies for a superlicence [...]
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[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

It seems that there is no official statement from the team about this, they only mention his extra practice sessions.
Has Mr Capito spoken too soon?

[Chris Medland @ChrisMedlandF1]

BREAKING: Logan Sargeant will race for Williams in 2023 IF he secures the required Super Licence points in the F2 finale in Abu Dhabi #F1

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@ScarbsTech @googlechrome @SPT_F1 Intriguing tech. Although 190g per unit is still quite significant from an Engineer's perspective, especially as it's reasonably high up. Not sure I'd want to be in the marketing vs technical meeting! Interested to see if it stays on for the race or comes off after Friday

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@F1_Jordan @kirstyallen__ Yea I would say so, I think £60-80k as an average, can be more or less depending on experience

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@F1_Jordan @kirstyallen__ Would be nice to have a Senior Engineer position that pays £100k pa!

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@Aldas001 https://t.co/farUguAVNd

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

With regards to this wheel design. The regulations during the development of the 2022 cars hinted that the steering wheel may become an SSC (Standard Supply Component) in 2023/4. Think this may have changed since, however, would that hold true it does not make financial sense /1

[F1TechnicalInsider @F1Technical1]

@WilliamsdbF1 This would be a good deal for both I think. However, we never heard about Audi approaching Williams for a deal, so why would Porsche? Lack of trust in the VW heads that are currently at the team or something else?