The undertray or the floor
The floor or the undertray (underbody) is the highly complex component that tunnels air under the car creating downforce. This... There's more... is the highly complex component that tunnels air under the car creating downforce
Downforce is a measure of how much vertical aerodynamic load is created by a Formula 1 car’s aerodynamic surfaces. The... There's more....
This has been emphasised in the 2022 regulations to create a ground effect and reduce the disturbed air coming off the rear diffuser
The diffuser is the flared opening at the rear of the floor and is used to generate downforce. Air is... There's more... of the car. And allowing chasing cars to follow closer for longer.
The floor is essentially an upside-down wing, designed to pull the car down to the track and maximise gripGrip is the magic that holds the car on the road as it accelerates, turns and brakes at extreme levels.... There's more....
The floor is attached to the chassis
The chassis in F1 is a monocoque or shell construction that uses an external carbon fibre skin to support most... There's more... and is fitted with a timber plank and skid blocks.
