Ferrari F80 Hypercar Aerodynamics

Introduction

• Presenter: Former aerodynamicist for Mercedes F1 (2018-2020)
• Current Role: Aerodynamics consultant
• Disclaimer: Insights based on educated guesses; flows cannot be perfectly predicted by eye

Cooling System

• Coolers Overview:
  • Red coolers at the front
  • Yellow coolers rear (likely intercoolers for turbocharged engine)
  • Blue coolers at the rear
  • Linked via common tubes; large tube to rear yellow coolers
• Main Water Circuit: Likely at the front with large diameter cooling pipes
• Additional Cooling:
  • Front: Battery and front electric motor cooling
  • Rear: Possible transmission or motor cooling

Ducting

• Front Coolers Ducting:
  • Central cooler with exit marked in green
  • Side coolers with limited exit area; possible venting into wheel wells
• Rear Ducts:
  • Nacaduct-ish style for rear coolers
  • Air from bodywork top vented through cooler and out the back

Aerodynamics

• Front End Design:
  • Triple element wing contributing significant downforce
  • Implementation of a T-tray or keel style setup
  • Active aerodynamics with a deployable gurney on the splitter
• Center Section:
  • Generates downforce along the center line
  • Consideration for high-energy air interactions

Diffuser and Suspension

• Mid-floor Dynamics:
  • Outwashing strakes similar to F1 cars
  • Rear strakes controlling airflow around the tires
• Rear Diffuser:
  • Conservative expansion, moderate angle
  • Diffuser kick earlier than competition

Rear Wing

• Design: Single element, active deployment and angle adjustment
• Function: Aesthetics-driven, reasonable downforce

Bodywork

• Aesthetic vs. Function:
  • Many body design elements for aesthetics
  • Functionality implemented for cooling and performance

Additional Features

• Active Suspension: Developed by Multimatic; better ride height control

Conclusion

• Summary: Discussed key aerodynamic features and cooling systems of Ferrari F80 Hypercar
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