What is the flow-vis paint and aero rake on an F1 car in testing?

Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods - flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes included. Both play a key role in every pre-season test - plus some free practice sessions - as a team attempts to learn more about its aerodynamic performance in preparation for the upcoming campaign. This year is expected to be no different with F1’s ...Keep reading