As an aerospace engineer with specialization in CFD and applied mathematics for engineering, Sócrates leads the performance prediction leveraging the CFD muscle at CH to maximize accuracy in VPP and Real Time Simulation. Passionate about anything that sails or foils, his focus and experience revolve around Performance Prediction, Foil Design, AI/ML applications for CFD, Flight Control, and Optimization.
During the 33rd America’s Cup cycle, Mario Caponnetto contributed to hydrodynamic assessment workstreams aligned with the BMW Oracle wing-sail platform — the configuration that ultimately won the Match. This milestone marked the shift toward aero-hydrodynamic integration in Cup design culture.
BMW Oracle Racing
America’s Cup / Aero-Hydro Integration / Performance Engineering
In 2021, Caponnetto-Hueber led the CFD, foil design, and hydrodynamic engineering for the AC75 of Luna Rossa Challenge—the eventual Prada Cup winner. We deployed multiscale CFD and aero-hydro coupling to ensure optimum lift and control. Rapid iteration delivered performance gains under tight competition timelines.
Luna Rossa Challenge
Racing Concept / CFD / Foil Design