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The IndyCar Series has commenced a technical study to understand how and why its new second-generation aeroscreen is causing a reduction of airflow into the ducting that feeds into the drivers’ hel…
The IndyCar Series has launched a technical study to investigate the reduced airflow caused by its new second-generation aeroscreen into the ducting that supplies air to the drivers’ helmets. The new aeroscreen, introduced at Long Beach last weekend, includes additional openings near the top to direct more air onto the drivers’ chests. Concerns have been raised by drivers like Will Power, Pietro Fittipaldi, Romain Grosjean, and Graham Rahal regarding the limited airflow to their helmets, resulting in ineffective cooling. Despite no immediate solutions planned for the Barber Motorsports Park contest on Sunday, the series is utilizing computational fluid dynamics studies to identify the cause of the issue and explore potential fixes promptly.
