Thumbs Up for new aerodynamics for FW24


New Aerodynamics

By Andrew Hooper
July 11 2002

The new aerodynamics for the WilliamsF1 FW24, including new inlets for the engine cooling, have been given the thumbs up. BMW Motorsport Director Dr Mario Theissen said that the changes worked properly.

 

 

  
Thumbs up for new aerodynamics
 
At least weekends British Grand Prix both WilliamsF1 Fw24's ran with new aerodynamic bodywork, in particular the rear end of the car which feature new side winglets and new bodywork around the rear wheels.

New FW24 Aerodynamic Bodywork for British GPBut the FW24 also had new air inlet ducts which also prevent the engine from overheating. This design change was aimed at reducing the chance of engine overheating, which has been a problem in the past. There was the case in 2001 in Germany where Montoya's engine failed after his car was stationary in the pits for a lengthy time, seeing the engine overheat.

BMW Motorsport Director DR Mario Theissen was satisfied with regard to the  improvements made on the FW24. He commented: "We could see that the new lining worked properly. The temperatures all remained in an acceptable range."

Theissen commented on how the team testing the new changes and their affect on engine temperatures. He said: "On Friday we simulated a starting phase with a two-minute standstill and a subsequent unscheduled long stop. There the spectators might have noticed a pistol-shaped device pointed at the rear end of the car - it was a temperature sensor."

Even with these changes the team is aiming at improving the aerodynamics even further. At Monza Antonio Pizzonia is conducting further development of the car's aerodynamics.

 
 
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