The Lotus 79 is a Formula One car designed in late 1977 by Colin Chapman, Geoff Aldridge, Martin Ogilvie, Tony Rudd, Tony Southgate and Peter Wright of Lotus. The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to take full advantage of ground effects aerodynamics.
Lotus 79
Lotus 79 at Lime Rock
Lotus 79
A view from the rear, looking up the right-hand side venturi tunnel of the Lotus 79
A Formula One car or F1 car is a single-seat, open-cockpit, open-wheel formula racing car with substantial front and rear wings, and an engine positioned behind the driver, intended to be used in competition at Formula One racing events. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship and specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves, though the design and manufacture can be outsourced. Formula One drivers experience peak cornering forces of up to six lateral g.
The victorious Red Bull Racing RB18 from the 2022 season, driven by Max Verstappen.
The dominant McLaren MP4/4. Driven by Ayrton Senna in 1988.
The highly successful Ferrari F2004 driven by Michael Schumacher at the 2004 United States Grand Prix.
The 1993 Williams FW15C; which is considered by many to be one of the most technologically advanced Formula One cars of all time.
