Methods & application
Put the design decision on a circuit.
A component change needs a vehicle-level context. This blog explores how laptime simulation can help compare development directions and identify where a change matters around a circuit.
Build the vehicle and circuit model
Bring together the available mass, powertrain, tyre and aerodynamic information with a representation of the circuit. Record the assumptions and operating conditions used in the study.
Run controlled comparisons
Change one defined parameter or package at a time. Compare the resulting speed profile and sector behaviour to see where an option changes the simulated lap.
Support the next development step
Use sensitivity studies to compare the influence of different inputs. Relate the model to available track data and present predicted changes with their assumptions, rather than treating them as measured performance.