Noun
downforce (plural downforces)
Any force (produced by aerodynamics or gravity etc) that acts downwards
Basically, by pushing or pulling on the steering wheel, drivers can change the toe angle of the front tires in order to manipulate airflow and downforce on straights and corners. Source: Internet
Additionally, the NISMO-tuned carbon-fiber rear fascia – while being aerodynamically designed to help ensure downforce is equally spread from front to rear at all speeds – also helps to lower the center of gravity. Source: Internet
At 198 mph, Bugatti says, you can expect almost 4,000 pounds of downforce at the rear wing, and over 1,700 pounds at the front wing. Source: Internet
At Monza, a low downforce set-up means that most forces are longitudinal: in other words, acceleration and braking; imposing massive demands on the drivers and cars. Source: Internet
It’s all about a compromise of top speed on the straight to get through the traffic and carrying enough downforce to help you through the infield. Source: Internet
That F1-style spoiler and the central "Aero Pillar" behind it do several things, channeling some air into the radiator but plenty more underneath the car's body, where it's used to generate that downforce. Source: Internet