Introduction to Race Car Aerodynamics
Learn the basics of Race Car Aerodynamics
About this Course
Introduction to Race Car Aerodynamics
This course includes
Aerodynamics is the source of up to 80% of lap time performance in a race car. As a result, it is a critical aspect of modern vehicle design techniques.
This course highlights the fundamental concepts required to undergo a full aerodynamic development loop from design conception to results analysis.
What to expect from
Upon successful course completion, each student will receive an official Motorsport Engineer certificate. All students are free to interact with the instructor, benefit from industry networking opportunities, professional recommendations, and advice.
Duration & Difficulty
- 30 Lessons
- Advanced Difficulty
- Approximate time required to complete course: 7 hours
- Key aspects of Race Car Aerodynamics
- Introduction to Wind Tunnel testing
- Introduction to CFD in Formula 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how Aerodynamics dictate race car design.
2. Demonstrate a sound awareness of modern wind tunnel testing techniques used to analyse aerodynamic problems and solutions applied to solve said problems.
3. Demonstrate competence in current virtual aerodynamic testing methods employed in Formula 1 using Computational Fluid Dynamics.
- You possess some degree of knowledge about fluid dynamics theory and principles
- You are an engineering student who want to start a career the realm of F1 aerodynamics
- You are a professional looking to learn about current aerodynamic development trends in F1
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Your Course Instructor
Adrian Villar
- VFluid Technology MD
Adrian is the founder of VFluid Technology, specializing in fluid dynamics consulting, product development and training.
His career started while he was studying Mechanical Engineering in Universidad Simon Bolivar where he became a member of the Formula SAE USB during three years and which opened the doors to write his dissertation with Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg. After graduating, Adrian moved to the United Kingdom to graduate with honors in the Motorsports Engineering master in science in the Oxford Brookes University.
From 2010 Adrian worked as an Aerodynamics Engineer in multiple F1 teams gaining experience in product development, CFD methods and experimental testing. In 2017 he took on a new challenge at Dyson Automotive as CFD Lead for the aerodynamics team and later Team Lead. In 2020 he decided it was time to start his own Technical Consulting company VFluid Technology and become part of The Motorsports Engineer Network.
Course curriculum
A conversation with Adrian Villar (full version)
About this course and my personal experience
Typical structure of an Aerodynamics Department in Formula 1
The role of an Aerodynamics Engineer
The role of aerodynamics in race car design
Aerodynamic forces, moments and coefficients
Aerodynamic efficiency
Quiz: Basics of aerodynamics
Similarity conditions
Types of Wind Tunnels and their parts
The working section (part I)
The working section (part II)
Moving ground
Motion system and force measurements
The Wind Tunnel Model
Modern flow visualisation techniques
Inside a Formula 1 Wind Tunnel
Quiz: Wind tunnels
Lattice Boltzmann Method
Eulerian Methods
Turbulence Modeling
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes Models (RANS)
Boundary Layer
Setting Up a CFD Simulation of an F1 Car (Part 1)
Setting Up a CFD Simulation of an F1 Car (Part 2)
Lifetime access
€99.95
Access Duration: Lifetime ⓘ
Duration for which video lessons, downloadables, quizzes and assignments will be made available from the time of enrolment.
Mode of Delivery: Online ⓘ
Lessons are managed by experienced course leaders leveraging online means.
E-mail support ⓘ
We provide support throughout the duration of the course.
Certification ⓘ
A certificate will be awarded upon course completion so you can share your achievement with your network.
Interact with instructor ⓘ
Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
Assignment ⓘ
Impress your course leaders by excelling at the challenges they present to you.
Watch lessons in any order ⓘ
Start from the beginning or the end - you choose!
Videocall with instructor ⓘ
Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
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FAQ
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