Instructor(s)

Alpine F1 Team - Aerodynamicist

Paula Garcia Ruiz

Paula started her career as a Junior development Aerodynamicist at Williams Racing. Paula is now working as an Aero Science and Technology Aerodynamicist for Alpine F1 Team and works on developing new systems and technologies to enhance the performance of the Formula 1 car.

Principal Aerodynamicist - Red Bull Advanced Technologies

Matthew Schofield

Matt has 15 years of aerodynamic development experience, having worked for Alpha Tauri, McLaren and Sauber F1 teams through various changes of regulations in both aerodynamics and CFD. He is currently working for Red Bull Advanced Technologies on a broad range of projects.

Head of Aerodynamic Services

James Eddison

James has over 25 years’ experience in motorsport engineering. James started his aerodynamics career with Tyrrell working within a small design group. He then progressed through Jordan GP, Renault F1 through to Sauber where he works today as Head of Aerodynamic Services, which includes offering F1 aero development methods to customers, including wind tunnel testing.

Topics:

Experimental Aerodynamics

Delivered by Paula Garcia Ruiz

  • Understand how the wind tunnel works and the aero design process.
  • Find out about the different data sources available to aerodynamicists.
  • Discover more about wind tunnel model design size and the use of PIV.


Wind tunnel model and air flow

Delivered by James Eddison

  • James will cover wind tunnel model design, functionality and use.
  • As well as this, you will gain an understanding of air flow around the tyres and the correlation difficulties aerodynamicists face in this area.


Vortex flow and generation

Delivered by Matthew Schofield

  • Discover how gurney flaps work and the pressure distribution effect.
  • Investigate vortex flow generation and why it is so relevant to F1 cars.
  • How vortices impact the aero maps of the car.



Plus Q&A sessions throughout the module!

On successful completion of the Online Module, graduates are awarded an industry recognised certificate of completion from the MIA. F1 Aerodynamics will take place on 13 July, via Zoom and the MIA Campus platform. The cost for this industry recognised learning opportunity is just £295* per module. This price includes exclusive technical material, the opportunity to put forward questions to the tutors, access to the webinar recording and a certificate of attendance.

The module duration is 11:00 - 16:00 UJK

*Bundle packages are available if you enroll on multiple modules and there is a special loyalty offer for MIA Members and past participants. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Module Details

A one-day module that includes access to exclusive technical material, the opportunity to put forward questions to the tutors, access to the webinar recording for a limited time and a certificate of attendance.