F1 Aerodynamics But They Just Get Weirder

What was the purpose of the unusual air scoop on the McLaren F1 car in 2010?

• To cool the driver

• To improve radio communication

• To stall the rear wing and reduce drag at high speeds

• To increase engine power

How did McLaren drivers activate the F-duct system?

• With their hands

• Using buttons on the steering wheel

• By turning their heads

• By using their knees

What made Mercedes' DAS system unique?

• It increased engine horsepower

• It allowed the driver to move the steering wheel in and out

• It improved pit stop speed

• It changed tyre pressure mid-race

Why was the 2004 Williams nose nicknamed "The Walrus"?

• Because it was extremely long

• Because it had a curved moustache-shaped suspension

• Because of its wide and unusual shape

• Because it made a honking sound at high speeds

Why were double rear wings popular in the early 1990s?

• They improved overtaking

• They allowed more cooling

• They exploited a loophole to increase downforce

• They made the car lighter

Why did the FIA ban BMW’s vertical aerodynamic elements in 2006?

• They broke speed records

• They obstructed the driver's vision

• They caused the engine to overheat

• They interfered with radio signals

How did some teams in the 1980s get around rear wing size restrictions?

• By mounting wings inside the cockpit

• By using retractable spoilers

• By placing extra wings ahead of the rear wheels

• By increasing tyre size

What made the Lotus Renault E22’s 2014 nose design so unusual?

• It had an open-ended cone

• It had two uneven tusks at the front

• It was completely flat

• It featured a fan for extra cooling

What was hidden under the dustbin lid of the Brabham BT46B car?

• A twin-turbo engine

• An experimental fuel tank

• A giant fan used to increase downforce

• A camera system for driver feedback

Why was the Brabham fan car not brought back after winning in Sweden 1978?

• It was too expensive

• It was unreliable

• It was banned for breaching noise limits

• It was politically discouraged to avoid disrupting the sport’s governance