Formula 1 Engine Air Intake - Airbox
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Engine Air Intake - Airbox on Ferrari and Renault Formula 1 cars |
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The engine air intake on Formula 1 car is positioned behind and above the driver's head to capture high-pressure, relatively undisturbed air. Inside the air intake is an expansion chamber (diffuser) that slows the air down and thus increases its pressure ready for its passage into the engine inlet manifold. The air intake is positioned away from sources of heat, such as the track and radiators, to minimize the air temperature. The intake faces the direction of travel to take advantage of a small ram effect the car induces as it moves forward through the air.
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