Two-Dimensional-Based Hybrid Shape Optimisation of a 5-Element Formula 1 Race Car Front Wing under FIA Regulations

Front wings are a key element in the aerodynamic performance of Formula 1 race cars. Thus, their optimisation makes an important contribution to cars races. However, design is constrained by regulation, which it more difficult find good designs. The present work develops hybrid shape approach obtain optimal five-element airfoil front wing under FIA regulations and 17 parameters. A first baseline obtained parametric optimisation, on adjoint method applied for via Mesh Morphing with Radial Basis Functions. candidate outperforms up 25% at certain local positions. This shows that proposed tested can be very efficient alternative. Although direct 3D could developed, computational costs would dramatically increased (possibly unaffordable such complex realistic parameters regulatory constraints). strong interest if budget low and/or fast new desired, frequent scenario car design.