Intro
Series Foreword
Greeting
Second Edition: Racing Car Technology Handbook
Six Volumes
Preface
Contents
Symbols, Units and Abbreviations
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Abbreviations
1: Introduction
References
2: History and Motivation
2.1 History of Motor Sport
2.1.1 1900-1910
2.1.2 1911-1920
2.1.3 1921-1930
2.1.4 1931-1940
2.1.5 1941-1950
2.1.6 1951-1960
2.1.7 1961-1970
2.1.8 1971-1980
2.1.9 1981-1990
2.1.10 1991-2000
2.1.11 2001-2010
2.1.12 2011 To Date

2.2 Motivation for Motor Sports
References
3: Organization and Regulation
3.1 Associations and Vehicle Categories
3.2 Technical Regulations
3.2.1 FIA Technical Regulations for Formula One Cars (2018)
3.2.2 FIA Technical Regulations for LMP1 Hybrid Cars (2017)
3.2.3 Technical Regulations of Other Racing Series
References
4: Racing Tires
4.1 Friction Circle
4.2 Mechanisms of Force Transmission
4.3 Lateral and Longitudinal Forces
4.4 Influence of Wheel Camber
4.5 Power Losses and Heating
4.6 Inflation Pressure
4.7 Tire Construction

4.8 Wear and Damage Patterns
References
5: Driving Dynamics Basics
5.1 Movement Variables on the Vehicle
5.2 Single Track Model
5.3 Two-Track Model
5.4 Influence of Wheel Load Changes on Vehicle Dynamics
5.5 Driving Behavior as a Function of Balance, Brake Force Distribution and Drive Type
5.6 Basic Driving Techniques
References
6: Aerodynamics
6.1 Aerodynamic Forces on the Complete Vehicle
6.2 Driving Performance
6.3 Basic Description of Flow Processes
6.4 Drag
6.5 Wing Profiles
6.5.1 Basic Characteristics of Wing Profiles

6.5.2 Influence of the Wing Geometry
6.5.3 Multi-Element Wings
6.5.4 Ground Effect of Wing Profiles
6.5.5 Front and Rear Wings on Racing Vehicles
6.5.6 Wake Vortices and End Plates
6.5.7 Gurney Flap
6.5.8 DRS and F-Duct Systems
6.5.9 Flexible Wing Elements
6.6 Underbody and Diffusers
6.6.1 The Discovery of the Ground Effect
6.6.2 Functioning of Diffusers
6.6.3 Performance Optimization on Diffusers
6.7 Spoilers, Splitters and Louvers
6.8 Influence of the External Contour of the Vehicle
6.9 Pitch Sensitivity
6.10 Crosswind and Off-Design Conditions

6.11 Active Downforce Generation
6.12 Aerodynamic Development Trends and Influence of the Regulations
References
7: Suspension, Steering and Brake System
7.1 Tasks of the Suspension, the Steering and Brake System
7.2 Double Wishbone and Multi-link Axles
7.3 Springs and Stabilizers
7.3.1 Ratio and Wheel Related Spring Rates
7.3.2 Preload, Lowering and Crossweight
7.3.3 Torsion Bars
7.3.4 Stabilizers
7.4 Shock Absorbers/Dampers
7.4.1 The Function and Types of Telescopic Dampers
7.4.2 Valve Systems
7.4.3 Shock Absorbers for Motor Sport Applications