Formula 1 Vehicle Dynamics

I developed a simulation of Formula 1 vehicle dynamics in MATLAB, modeling yaw rate, lateral acceleration, and trajectory using the kinematic bicycle model. Numerical integration methods, including both Euler and Runge-Kutta (RK4), were implemented to solve systems of ODEs under varying speeds, tire stiffness values, and road conditions.

I led the development of simulation logic, data analysis, and visualization. My contributions focused on evaluating vehicle stability across different mass distributions, center of gravity positions, and tire types, including realistic winter driving scenarios. A grid-independence study validated solver accuracy, and stability thresholds were identified through eigenvalue analysis.

This project sharpened my skills in dynamic system modeling, numerical methods, and MATLAB programming, while providing a practical lens into the challenges of motorsport handling, vehicle safety, and autonomous control systems.