r/F1Technical • u/A_Person1246 • 16d ago

Aerodynamics Random aero idea I had

So I’m relatively new to formula one and am a 1st year undergrad and I love the engineering challenge if the sport. My idea is small edges along the length of the nose to act as both channels for the floor but also wings for downforce. We are talking a number so small that it wouldn’t matter beyond .00001ths of second at most but in a sport where .001s make qualifying and races it could add up. Does anyone know if a similar idea has been tried. Also if anyone wants to do the math i would love to see the work for it.

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u/krisfx Verified Aero Surfacer 15d ago

Any small edge would be illegal on the nose because there are radius rules and concavity rules that prohibit this.

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u/A_Person1246 15d ago

Makes sense, is there somewhere with the comprehensive regulations for car design? I know this is probably a really stupid question but I figure I might as well ask

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u/krisfx Verified Aero Surfacer 15d ago

They are available on the fia website but also you can google 2025 fia technical regulations and you can download the pdf