Ackerman's geometry



Ackerman geometry is a suspension configuration used in racing vehicles, including Formula 1. It refers to the angular relationship between the front wheels during cornering. The idea is that the outside wheels turn at a wider radius than the inside wheels to allow for greater stability and better cornering handling.




In Formula 1, Ackerman's geometry is carefully adjusted to optimise the car's performance in different situations. For example, in high-speed corners, the geometry can be adjusted to allow the car to lean into the corner while maintaining stability. In low-speed cornering, the geometry can be adjusted to allow the inside wheels to turn faster and the car can turn more easily.




Overall, Ackerman geometry is an important part of a race car's suspension design and is carefully tuned to maximise performance in different situations on the track. In Formula 1, where every small advantage can make a big difference to the final result, Ackerman geometry is a critical aspect of race car design.




In this picture we can see more clearly how the rotation of the wheels works to improve steering and steering angle thanks to Ackerman geometry.





As we can see, this technology is closely related to geometry, not only because of its name, but also because everything is based on the calculation of angles and the necessary rotations in terms of an axle where the wheels are placed. These angles can be seen in a better way in this image.



I think this is such a fundamental part in F1 cars and that it is really interesting to learn about it and its great relation with geometry.

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