Masterclass - Setup to Simulation: How We Model a Formula 1 Car
with Ivor Annetts (Bramble CFD Managing Director)
About the event
Join this FREE live masterclass to explore the real engineering decisions behind CFD analysis of an F1 car. This session focuses on the practical setup choices that shape aerodynamic results, often more than people expect, from meshing strategy to turbulence modelling, solver settings, and how to prioritise computational effort across the full vehicle.
Led by Ivor Annetts, Managing Director at Bramble CFD, this masterclass takes you inside the mindset of a CFD professional working with motorsport-level workflows. Instead of diving deep into theory, Ivor will share what typically works in real projects, what doesn’t, and why small setup mistakes can lead to major aerodynamic consequences.
Whether you are a student, engineer, or motorsport enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to learn from someone with hands-on experience in delivering CFD results that teams can actually trust and act on.
About the speaker
Ivor Annetts
Bramble CFD Managing Director
Ivor has over 20 years of experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applied to motorsport and engineering. He holds an MEng in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester.
He began his career as a CFD Engineer at Honda Racing F1, working on aerodynamics development for Formula 1. He then spent 17 years at TotalSim, progressing from CFD Engineer to Project Team Leader and later Group Leader for IT & Development, where he contributed to a wide range of motorsport and high-performance engineering projects.
Currently, Ivor is the Managing Director of Bramble CFD, where he leads advanced CFD solutions for motorsport and beyond. His expertise extends from aerodynamic development and simulation methodologies to computational engineering, making him a key figure in performance-driven design.
Quick Facts
- WHEN: Wednesday 25th February 2026, 17:00 hrs (UK Time, GMT)
- HOW: Live Teams Webinar - register to access the Teams registration form!
- WHO: Ivor Annetts
Agenda
- Welcome and introduction to the masterclass (Juan Chavez)
- Instructor Introduction (Juan Chavez)
- Setup to Simulation: How We Model a Formula 1 Car (Ivor Annetts)
- Q&A
Featuring
Ivor Annetts
Bramble CFD Managing Director
Juan Chavez
Academic Coordinator
Motorsport Engineer
Ivor has worked for companies such as:
