Why do F1 cars run flow-vis paint and aero rakes in testing?

Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods -including flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes.Both play a key role in every pre-season test – plus some in-season free practice sessions – as teams attempt to learn more about aerodynamic performance.This year will be no different with F1’s 2024 pre-season test on 21-23 February at the ...Keep reading