Our F1 Aerodynamics online module will take place on 1 November 2025.
Today’s Formula 1 cars are some of the fastest in F1’s history. In 2020, Lewis Hamilton set the record for the fastest average speed 264.36km/h (164.27mph) during a lap in Monza. Although previous cars have reached higher top speeds, Hamilton’s record highlights the impressive cornering speeds of modern F1 cars. This is largely due to advanced aerodynamics, which maximise downforce to improve grip and stability through corners while minimising drag on straights. As a race engineer it is imperative that you understand aerodynamics. Our F1 Aerodynamics online module is designed in collaboration with leading engineers to bring you the latest knowledge and expertise.
Topics and tutors*:
The Role of an Aero Performance Engineer
Delivered by Edouard Bissen
Discover what happens at a race weekend from the perspective of an Aero Performance Engineer
Find out more about the roles and tasks involved pre-event, during free practice, qualifying, during the race and post event.
Your opportunity to ask Edouard your questions!
Vortex flow and generation
Delivered by Matthew Schofield
Investigate vortex flow generation and why it is so relevant to F1 cars.
How vortices impact the aero maps of the car.
Discover more about the floor, tyre wake management and aerodynamic development
Wind tunnel model and air flow
Delivered by James Eddison
James will cover wind tunnel model design, functionality and use.
As well as this, you will gain an understanding of air flow around the tyres and the correlation difficulties aerodynamicists face in this area.
Aerodynamic measurements in Formula 1: from sensors to models
Delivered by Marco D'Isanto
Master how pitot tubes, pressure scanners, kiel probes and pressure rakes work. You will also gain insight into how the sensors are used on aerodynamic models.
Plus Q&A sessions throughout the module!
*subject to change
Aerodynamics Performance Engineer
Oracle Red Bull Racing
Tutor details:
Aerodynamics Performance Engineer
Edouard Bissen - Aerodynamics Performance Engineer
Edouard started his motorsport career in 2016 as a Race Engineer in GT4. He studied a PhD in Fluid Mechanics in 2016-2019. Since then Edouard has been an Aerodynamicist in Formula One, first at Haas F1 Team and in 2023 he moved to Oracle Red Bull Racing as an Aero Performance Engineer.
Principal Aerodynamicist
Matthew Schofield - Principal Aerodynamicist
Matt has 20 years of aerodynamic development experience, having worked for Alpha Tauri, McLaren and Sauber F1 teams through various changes of regulations in both aerodynamics and CFD. He is currently working for Red Bull Advanced Technologies on a broad range of projects.
Aero Performance Engineer
Marco D'Isanto - Aero Performance Engineer
Marco graduated from University of Naples Federico II with a MSc in Aerospace Engineering and a major in Computational Fluid Dynamics.
He started his journey into Motorsport as Wind Tunnel Engineer at Dallara, while also spending his weekends as Data Engineer in amateurish racing series.
In the last five seasons he has been working as Aero Performance Engineer for a Formula 1 Team.
Head of Aerodynamic Services
James Eddison – Head of Aerodynamic Services
James has over 26 years’ experience in motorsport engineering. James started his aerodynamics career with Tyrrell working within a small design group. He then progressed through Jordan GP, Renault F1 through to Sauber where he works today as Head of Aerodynamic Services, which includes offering F1 aero development methods to customers, including wind tunnel testing.
Testimonials:
On successful completion of the Online Module, graduates are awarded an industry recognised certificate of completion from the MIA. The cost for this industry recognised learning opportunity is just £325*, per module. This price includes exclusive technical material, the opportunity to put forward questions to the tutors, access to the webinar recording and a certificate of attendance.
*Bundle packages are available if you enrol on multiple modules and there is a special loyalty offer for MIA Members and past participants. Contact elinor.morris@the-mia.com for more information.
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