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Force India: Aerodynamic simulation data failed to match-up

Force India: Aerodynamic simulation data failed to match-up

25-12-2018 10:34

Teams have been allowed more access to the Computational Fluid Dynamics [CFD] to give them more of an idea of how the aerodynamics changes will affect cars. However, Force India remain cautious as they claim the data picked up doesn't always produce a correlation with real results.

"We had problems with the data we received with the CFD, like that of the wind tunnel and the actual car. One simulation indicated one, the other something else. And then you have to solve that problem without knowing where the problem lies and how you prevent it from happening again. We are an experience richer in terms of more thorough work in that area," says the technical director of Force India, Andy Green, in front of Auto Motor und Sport.

"Compare it to a house of cards. The further you develop the car, the higher the house becomes. And the less it takes for everything to be thrown together. The beginning is easy because you can take big steps, after that it becomes more difficult and sensitive. And the finer the details are, the greater the chance that you will go wrong."

Christian Horner claimed earlier in December that the changes might not produce better results. Unfortunately, we'll probably have to wait until Australia before we get some accurate results and then on to Spain before we get a real proper idea if it's worked.