What is an f1 diffuser?

A diffuser serves to eject air out from the underside of the car. This pulling action increases the velocity of the air below the car, so that the more slowly moving air above the car will push the car into the ground.

How does a race car diffuser work?

The diffuser acts as an expansion chamber to manage the air as it exits from underneath the car and reintegrates it with higher-pressure ambient air. Smoothing this transition reduces turbulence and drag in the car’s wake and improves airflow under the car.

What is undertray in race car?

Underbody tunnels, rear diffusers and venturis are common terms used to describe the contouring of a racing car’s underbody. While largely hidden from view, these devices are the secret weapons in an arsenal of aerodynamic features for generating downforce on racing cars.

Does rear diffuser do anything?

The main function of a car rear diffuser effectively increases the vehicle’s downforce and increases the car’s grip on the road surface and reduce the aerodynamic drag. With low air pressure under the car and high-pressure above, increased downforce is created and the aerodynamic drag is reduced.

How do you install a diffuser?

Diffuser Installation Steps Place the diffuser where you want to install it into the existing ductwork, then trace it. Use a cutting bit to create a hole in the ductwork. Use snips to cut out the traced dimensions (be careful not to cut yourself). Install the blade into the diffuser housing.

Why is a diffuser undertray better than a rear wing?

The undertray is not only the largest component we look after, it’s also the most aerodynamically efficient, producing nearly 9 times more downforce per unit of drag than our rear wing. Bringing these surfaces closer together accelerates the flow, resulting in lower pressure and a greater amount of undertray downforce.

Do f1 cars have wooden planks?

You may have noticed planks of wood on the floor of Formula 1 cars, on the rare occasion that the underside is visible. The purpose of this ‘skid block’ is to ensure that all cars are following the ride height regulations.

What is blown diffuser?

A blown diffuser is basically a way of using the exhaust gases to interact with the diffuser airflow. There are two main purposes for this; 1. To try to move the wake from the rear wheels outwards where it will cause less disturbance. 2.