British motor racing team Hitech Grand Prix has shared how its recent investment in Dynisma advanced simulator technology has helped it prepare for the 2024 season.
The Dynisma Motion Generator simulator has been used for race car setup, race prep and circuit familiarization, the company says, and has enabled Hitech to simulate a wide range of racing scenarios and driver procedures.
Based at Silverstone, Hitech competes in multiple formula series, including FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, GB3, Formula 4 UK and Formula 4 UAE. The team uses the DMG-1 simulator, primarily, to optimize car setup and prepare the drivers for each specific track.
The DMG-1 features its low latency (<3-4ms), high bandwidth (up to 100Hz) and “large excursion motion simulation”, the company says.
“The F1-bred technology of the platform, cueing, and support from the team at Dynisma ensure we have a well-correlated and realistic simulator. This means our engineers have been able to concentrate on using it to extract performance rather than spending valuable time trying to make it realistic,” said Dave Greenwood, head of special projects at Hitech GP.
The DMG-1 is also used in Hitech’s development programs, including the team’s prospective F1 entry project; engineers can use the simulator to gather data to support aerodynamic performance analysis, complementing the company’s wind tunnel and CFD programs.
For drivers like Paul Aron, F2 driver at Hitech GP, the simulator is an essential tool for track familiarization and setup exploration: “What’s even more important is a simulator that is realistic. Some don’t reflect the detailed characteristics of a circuit – the bumps or precise track layout – and this makes all the difference when you’re looking to translate the progress you’ve made in the sim to a race weekend at a specific track.”
Hitech Grand Prix CEO Oliver Oakes highlighted the importance of investing in resources like the DMG-1 simulator to maintain the team’s competitive edge, suggesting that when combined with other facilities and resources, it can help to “nurture the next generation of young drivers”.
Ashley Warne, CEO of Dynisma, said, “The (Dynisma) team are delighted that Hitech Grand Prix chose Dynisma’s DMG-1 simulator and it’s great to see how they have been using our world-leading technologies for race preparation ahead of the upcoming 2024 season.”
The DMG simulator was first commissioned in May 2023 and was used throughout the second half of last season, particularly as part of its F2 campaign.
