F1 Beyond The Grid

Alpine tech boss Pat Fry: 35 years at the top of F1

Mar 23, 2022
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INSIGHT

Rules Create Big Design Forks

  • New regulation cycles create large creative opportunities beyond small iteratives.
  • Teams must interpret rule text precisely because intent and wording differ.
INSIGHT

Concept Choices Drive Early Gains

  • Early-season development diverges rapidly as teams pick architectural forks.
  • CFD and flow-physics understanding now unlocks the majority of performance.
ADVICE

Think Concept Before Details

  • Step back from surface tweaks and evaluate the whole car concept periodically.
  • Invest in CFD and lap-simulation tools to prioritise effort where it matters most.
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