Introduction
Since 2008, as part of an Innovation Partnership with Ansys, Oracle Red Bull Racing has been using Ansys simulation technology across a range of critical application areas. The focus of the partnership has grown from an initial focus on aerodynamics simulation to solving cooling problems, managing and optimizing materials usage and IP, and ensuring the vehicle is designed to protect the driver in the event of a crash.
Challenges
Formula 1 engineers must balance a multitude of competing design objectives for various track conditions. So, the engineers must perform their multidisciplinary design optimization studies not just once – but for every single race – often just 7 days apart. Not only do they need highly accurate design tools that give them the ability to deliver a race-winning advantage within the rules, but they also need the speed to do this between races.
