A Formula One car only has limited time on the track, so virtual simulations can be the deciding factor come race day.
Every minute working on a Formula One car is vital but, when there are only limited opportunities to drive it, how do you unlock its potential?
Developments in simulation technology and virtual reality mean that drivers and engineers can now learn more about their cars than ever before.
Running simulations allows the team to test a virtual model of the car in a controlled environment, testing multiple set-up changes and even trying new aerodynamic components – all in the virtual world.
AMF1 Performance Director Tom McCullough explains: "If you go to the track, it's often the air temperature or track temperature changes that dominate some of the results you're trying to achieve.
"In the controlled environment of simulation tools, as long as your tools are correlated, and giving good answers, then the power is limitless."
The Importance of Simulation in F1
In a sport where time is limited, virtual simulation plays a vital role in both testing and development to extract optimal performance from the car.
In this episode of Powered by How, brought to you by our strategic partner Aramco, our team members explain how simulations influence reality in F1.
These virtual simulations also give the drivers a realistic training ground to develop their understanding of the track, so they can arrive prepared to race and ready to attack from the first lap.
Together with our strategic partner Aramco, in this episode of 'Powered by How', we learn how virtual can improve the reality.
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