An update on some new features that have been included in Canopy. Channel Inference A new simulation type is available. Working backwards from telemetry data, this simulation uses the vehicle model to estimate the value for channels which were not…
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Get a grip on tyre saving
In many race series, getting the most out of your tyres is essential for staying in the lead when it comes to pit stops. By and large F1 drivers are excellent at tyre saving. Many years of practice and staring…
Battery Thermal Management in Formula E
Energy strategy in Formula E is a major performance differentiator for race teams and getting this right is a great way to start your battle for the podium. However, at warmer races, not only do teams have to contend with…
4WD KERS for F1 2021?
As with any change to the F1 regulations, 2021 represents another opportunity to improve the racing spectacle, so we were interested to see if four-wheel-drive KERS could improve overtaking. Our simulations suggest that four-wheel-drive in the form of a front-axle…
Canopy Newsletter 7 – Feb 2018
An update on some new features that have been included in Canopy. Tyre Wear Optimisation To help with tyre strategy during the race it is now possible to run a sweep limiting tyre wear energy by enabling ETyreWearLimit. The example…
Canopy Newsletter 6 – Dec 2017
An update on some new features that have been included in Canopy. Dynamic Multi-Lap has arrived! We can now do full stint energy and powertrain temperature optimisation. It is computationally demanding and requires the use of a heavy compute pool, (more…
Front, Rear or All Wheel Drive at the Nürburgring Nordschleife?
There appears to be no slowdown in the relentless battle of auto manufacturers chasing down Nürburgring laptimes in order to gain a top spot at the ring and prove their engineering prowess. With a variety of cars running sub 7…
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Canopy Newsletter 5 – Sept 2017
An update on some new features that have been included in Canopy. Setup Sheet Download By using the filters on parameter names in Edit Car you can now save a template for a setup sheet and export it using the CSV…
How to balance an F1 car through the corner
Imagine you’re the race engineer for <insert your favorite driver name> and your aerodynamics department have just spent 3 months working on a new upgrade, your driver runs it and says: “it’s completely undrivable, there is too much understeer in…
Wind and gradient at the Belgium GP
The F1 teams have returned to work after a much needed mid season break, so it is with great anticipation that we watch to see how the championship battle will unfold. With only 14 points separating Vettel and Hamilton even…