Canopy Simulations provides lap time simulation, vehicle modelling and setup exploration in record time, using the power of cloud computing.
Written by Dr. Oliver Watkins In recent days, my LinkedIn feed has been full of justifiably delighted Quantum Black engineers talking about having trained thousands of bots to learn to sail the Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) boat for the…
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The racing format of Formula E provides incredible interest. Like other series, the cars qualify and line up on the grid in descending order of speed, but tight tracks, close racing and energy strategy decisions mean that overtaking is frequent.…
The idea of an F1 team going to compete in Indianapolis is hardly a new one. The most recent example being McLaren’s disastrous foray in 2019, which resulted in an ignominious failure to qualify. However, what few people have asked…
There are some key facts about performance that almost every engineer in every F1 team should know. These are the “fundamental sensitivities” of the car. That is to say, if we change parameter “x” by a small amount, how much…
Would an F1 car beat the recent lap record around the Nürburgring Nordschleife of 5m19.546 set by the Porsche 919 Evo? We took a look at this question and by using our cloud computing simulation platform we’ve endeavoured to find…
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…
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…
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 Simulations are changing the way motorsport teams find performance. We supply cutting edge vehicle simulation tools to teams across a variety of formulae in motorsport include Formula 1 and Formula E. We also provide consulting to high-performance organisations outside…
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…
Read More Front, Rear or All Wheel Drive at the Nürburgring Nordschleife?