Aerodynamics

The Formula 1 world has lost one of its most influential and brilliant minds. Peter Wright, the British engineer who pioneered ground effect aerodynamics and whose innovations fundamentally changed the sport forever, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 79. His death marks the end of an era for motorsport engineering, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond the racetrack, from revolutionary car designs to life-saving safety innovations that continue to protect drivers today.​