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== References ==
== References ==
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* SAE Technical Paper 1995-01-0825, ''Effect of Suspension Geometry on Load Transfer in High-Downforce Racing Cars''. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.4271/950125 10.4271/950125].
* [https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/110 FIA Regulations Hub]
* SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-3606, ''Use of Multi-Body Simulation to Maximise Suspension Kinematic Efficiency''. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-3606 10.4271/2003-01-3606].
* [https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_2025_formula_1_technical_regulations_-_issue_01_-_2024-12-11_1.pdf 2025 FIA Technical Regulations (Issue 01)]
* AVL List GmbH (2021), ''7-Post Suspension Validation via Dynamic Simulation''. Whitepaper available from: [https://www.avl.com AVL.com] (search: "7-post suspension").
* [https://api.fia.com/system/files/documents/fia_2025_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_issue_4_-_2025-02-26.pdf 2025 FIA Sporting Regulations (Issue 4)]
* Multimatic Engineering (2023), ''Heave Mode Damping and Inerter Application in Downforce Vehicles''. Access via: [https://www.multimatic.com/suspension-whitepaper www.multimatic.com].
* [https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_2026_formula_1_technical_regulations_issue_8_-_2024-06-24.pdf 2026 FIA Technical Regulations (Issue 8)]
* TU Delft (2018), ''Effects of Wishbone Geometry on Lateral Force Response'', MSc Thesis. Available from: [https://repository.tudelft.nl repository.tudelft.nl].
* [https://www-control.eng.cam.ac.uk/foswiki/pub/Main/MalcolmSmith/cued_control_859.pdf Smith (2002): “Synthesis of Mechanical Networks: The Inerter” — IEEE (author PDF)]
* University of Bath (2020), ''Pitch Control in Ground-Effect Motorsport Chassis'', MEng Thesis. Repository: [https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk researchportal.bath.ac.uk].
* [https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/dynamicsystems/article-pdf/131/1/011001/5493020/011001_1.pdf Papageorgiou & Smith (2009): “Experimental Testing and Analysis of Inerter Devices” — ASME PDF]
* FIA Technical Regulations (2024), ''Formula One Technical Rules — Chassis and Suspension Sections''. Full document: [https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/110 FIA.com].
* [https://ep.liu.se/ecp/124/004/ecp16124004.pdf Sundström (2016): “Virtual Vehicle Kinematics & Compliance Test Rig” — Modelica Conference PDF]
* Formula1.com (2023), ''Tech Tuesday: How F1 Teams Use Suspension to Manage Airflow''. [https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.tech-tuesday-how-f1-teams-use-their-suspension-to-manage-airflow.1AaERXoq1ImbqJdKp9pAYJ.html formula1.com]
* [https://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/219391/219391.pdf Danielsson (2014): “Influence of Body Stiffness on Vehicle Dynamics” — Chalmers PDF]
* [https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2003-01-0859/ Park et al. (2003): “Kinematic Suspension Model Applicable to Dynamic Full Vehicle Simulation” — SAE]
* [https://search.worldcat.org/title/Race-car-vehicle-dynamics/oclc/31288484 Milliken & Milliken (1995): ''Race Car Vehicle Dynamics'' — WorldCat record]


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