Wing Chord Length: Aerodynamic Measurement in F1

Understanding wing chord length and how it is measured — a key aerodynamic dimension that affects downforce and drag in F1.

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Chord of the Wing

Chord of the wing

Definition

The chord is the distance between an aerofoil’s leading edge and its trailing edge. The distance between the aerofoil wing tips is called the wing span. Multiplying the chord of the wing by the wing span gives the wing area.