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LECTURE
Young Persons’ Lecture and Medals & Awards Evening
F1 AERODYNAMICS
STEVE FENWICK, HEAD OF FULL-SIZE CAR CFD, LOTUS F1 TEAM
LONDON / 21 NOVEMBER 2014
This lecture will provide an introduction into the role of aerodynamics in the design and performance of modern-day F1 racing cars. It will cover the following topics:
• An introduction to Formula 1;
• A look at why aerodynamics is so important to modern-day F1 cars;
• Discussion of the design requirements for a current F1 car, including a basic introduction to car aerodynamics, how the relative performance of designs are assessed, and contrasts with aerospace;
• A brief look at the tools used to design and assess the cars, together with some detailed examples from current F1 cars.
Visitors WelcomeRSVP of attendance is appreciated
RSVP:Conference & Events DepartmentRoyal Aeronautical SocietyNo.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, UK
T: +44 (0)20 7670 4345F: +44 (0)20 7670 4309E: [email protected]/events
After graduating from the Victoria University of Manchester in 1994, Steve joined the Royal Aerospace Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough. Over time he progressed up through the organisation to the role of “Capability Leader for Military Airframe R&D”, in which he led the UK MOD’s main research programme on aerodynamics, as well as providing consultancy to Airbus, Boeing and Northrop-Grumman. After 15 years of working for the UK MOD, Steve moved to the Renault F1 Team in 2009. He currently holds the role of “Head of Full-Size Car CFD” within the Lotus F1 Team, in which he has responsibility for the design and assessment of all non-standard aero development items. In 1999, Steve won the RAeS “Design and Development” prize, and is currently a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the RAeS and a Senior Member of the AIAA.
FREE TO ATTEND
Royal Aeronautical SocietyNo.4 Hamilton PlaceLondonW1J 7BQ
VENUE
17:30 - Refreshments18:00 - Medals & Awards ceremony and lecture start
RAeS Young Persons’ Medals & Awards 2014
Prior to the Lecture, those being recognised in the 2014 Young Persons’ Awards will be announced and the awards themselves will be presented. More information on the Society Honours, Medals and Awards as well as how to make your own nomination for an award can be found on the RAeS Medals & Awards webpage www.aerosociety.com/About-Us/medalsawards.
The awards will celebrate those talented young people whose achievements have been recognised by the Society as significant contributions to the art and science of aeronautics and aerospace.