Analysis of the aerodynamics of the MCL35M F1 car

Abstract

Aerodynamics is a key part in the construction of a race car, specially in a Formula 1 single seater, specifically since the 1960s, with the implementation of wings in the Lotus single seater 49B. Since then aerodynamics in F1 have evolved at a fast pace, this happened because the aerodynamics play a big role in the top speed and the grip, this is seen most at high speed of a vehicle. In modern times the aerodynamics are much more complex than when they started in F1. During the year 2020, but due to the Covid-19 the regulation change was delayed, making 2021 the last year of a set of regulations, so it was going to be one of the most advanced cars in that aspect. This analysis is going to observe the airflow through various angles of the F1 single seater MCL35M manufactured by the McLaren F1 team which was used by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo during the 2021 Formula one season.