Ground Effect, Formula 1 Wiki
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Ground Effect is an aerodynamic phenomenon created by exploiting the undercarriage design of cars. It has been used as the base for the production of the cars used in the 2022 Formula One Season. The discovery of the Ground Effect is generally credited to Colin Chapman, who at the time was working for Team Lotus. Ground Effect, in its raw core, is a very specific exploit of the Venturi Effect in the undercarriage or floor of the car. This is heavily based on fluid dynamics. When a fluid (such as
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