ground effect
Britishnoun
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Not only has the venturi-underbody ground effect philosophy introduced in 2022 been abandoned, but movable front and rear wings have been introduced.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
The cars introduced in 2022 have shaped underbodies, using so-called venturi tunnels to generate downforce through ground effect.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2025
Mercedes struggled with the ground effect known as “ porpoising ” and Russell was fourth in the 2022 standings, Hamilton was sixth.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
The new cars are also constructed to use ground effect to generate a greater proportion of downforce.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2022
The counter-spinning vortices employed by the jellyfish are a variation of something known as the ground effect.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2021
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