Trackside Aerodynamics
An insight into the Formula 1 Trackside Aerodynamicist role
Course Description
Trackside Aerodynamics
Self-Paced Course- Lifetime Access to course materials
- Ask questions and get feedback from the instructor
- Earn an industry-recognised course certificate
- Learn at your own pace & watch lessons in any order
- Quizzes and assignments included
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate an understanding in the topic of aerodynamic track testing and its objectives
- Demonstrate an ability to identify the most suitable instrumentation for aero data collection
- Demonstrate knowledge in the use of data analysis software to quantify aerodynamic performance
- Become familiar with the track side aerodynamicist role, and the common techniques used to analyse track data with the aim to improve overall car performance
Course Modules
- Introduction to aerodynamic track testing in Formula 1
- Objectives of an aero test
- Instrumentation used in aero experiments
- Aerodynamic data analysis
- Case study: analysing different aerodynamic setups of a race car
The course also includes career advice and a practical final assignment that models working as a trackside aerodynamicist in F1.
This course is for you if...
You are a student or professional with an interest in fluid dynamics theory and principles
You want to learn about current trackside aerodynamic testing trends in F1
You’re ready to boost your CV and want to start a career the realm of F1 aerodynamics
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Meet your course instructor
Xavier Ballesta
Xavier currently works as an Aerodynamics Project Leader at Williams Racing Team developing aerodynamic components through CFD, wind tunnel and track testing activities.
With a Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from UPC Barcelona Tech, Xavier started his professional career in 2007 with a short stint at Seat Sport developing the aerodynamics of WTCC Seat Leon. He later joined the engineering and testing firm IDIADA, where he was involved in car aerodynamics for several automotive projects as a CFD engineer for 4 years.
In summer 2012, Xavier moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his dream of working in Formula 1. He worked at Marussia F1 Team as an aerodynamicist for over 2 years, before joining Williams F1 in 2014.
Xavier has worked with
Trackside Aerodynamics
Self-Paced Course
€199.95
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 ⓘ
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E-mail support ⓘ
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Certification ⓘ
A certificate will be awarded upon course completion so you can share your achievement with your network.
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Network with motorsport engineering professionals and receive the advice you are looking for.
Assignments and quizzes ⓘ
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!
Assignment feedback ⓘ
Receive feedback from our course leaders so you can understand areas of improvement.
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