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Aerodynamics has become the dominant competitive factor in high-performance racing. This section introduces the most important parameters for describing the aerodynamic properties of a vehicle and explains their influence on driving dynamics. With the help of these parameters, the dimensions in which the aerodynamic behavior of a racing vehicle differs from that of a production vehicle are clarified. In the further course of the chapter, the function and interaction of the aerodynamic components of a racing vehicle are described.

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    If lift is generated at both axes, these statements are reversed accordingly.

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Frömmig, L. (2023). Aerodynamics. In: Basic Course in Race Car Technology. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-38470-8_6

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