Sidepod
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These are the body structures located on either side of the driver's cockpit, designed to channel air into the internal radiators to cool the power unit and to control the airflow at the rear of the car, serving as crucial aerodynamic components.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do sidepods look different from team to team?
Each team has a different design philosophy for balancing cooling airflow with the management of airflow around the car.
Are smaller sidepods always faster?
No. Cooling and aerodynamics must be balanced, so simply making the sidepods smaller does not automatically improve performance.
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