Belgian GP 2000: R01

2000 Belgian GP: The Physics of the Triple-Wide // Blueprint R01

Engineering Note: In the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix, Mika Häkkinen performed a maneuver that challenged the conventional understanding of high-speed overtaking. This technical blueprint deconstructs the slipstream bifurcation that occurred on the Kemmel Straight. As Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari moved to cover the inside line behind Ricardo Zonta’s BAR-Honda, Häkkinen utilized the low-pressure wake on the outside to maintain a higher velocity, effectively splitting the field at 205 mph.

This artwork, inspired by the aerodynamic principles in Joseph Katz’s Race Car Aerodynamics, visualizes the pressure zones and the critical reduction in drag coefficient (Cd) achieved by the McLaren through the double-tow effect. It is a tribute to the split-second calculation of fluid mechanics and driver intuition.

Product Specifications:

    Composition: Triple-lane technical schematic on premium Charcoal matte stock.

    Accuracy: Features period-correct silhouette profiles of the MP4/15 and F1-2000.

    Legacy: A definitive piece for engineers who study the intersection of aero-mapping and race craft.