Trade downforce against drag
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Course: Engineer downforce you can actually use
Estimated duration: 60 minutes
Module Overview
Make disciplined choices when more grip costs straight-line speed, acceleration, or efficiency.
Lessons
- Account for induced drag before you add wing - 55 minutes
- Decide aero changes with lift-to-drag - 50 minutes
- Audit the drag you can see - 60 minutes
- Trim for the fastest sector mix - 60 minutes
- Separate cornering gains from drag losses - 60 minutes