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FIA eases F1 porpoising metric from Singapore GP

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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As the result of the extreme bouncing earlier in the season that left drivers complaining about safety implications, the FIA announced ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix that it... read more »

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Alpine set for "massive step of downforce" after Italian puzzler

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 708 views )

Alpine is confident of bouncing back in Singapore and Suzuka with "a massive step of downforce" after suffering "an outlier" with its Italian Grand Prix... read more »

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Ocon: 2022 F1 cars like 'go karts on kerbs' in Singapore

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1117 views )

The new cars have been already proved to be tricky at similar temporary venues such as Montreal and Baku earlier this season.While bouncing has to some degree been dialled out... read more »

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Mercedes lacked tools to sort W13 problem quicker

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 533 views )

The Brackley-based squad is still hunting for its first F1 victory this season, with it having been on the back foot against Red Bull and Ferrari throughout much of the 2022... read more »

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Verstappen: F1 2023 floor changes are "over the top"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 683 views )

Following resistance from teams about an original idea to lift the floor edges by 25mm for 2023 to help limit bouncing problems many have experienced, the FIA agreed to a... read more »

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Hamilton's F1 commitment never wavered as Wolff dismissed sounding out rivals

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 982 views )

Mercedes saw its form take a dip at the start of the 2022 season as it struggled to get to grip with the new technical regulations, encountering severe bouncing with its W13... read more »

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Could late rule changes to F1 2023 floors aid bigger teams?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1052 views )

After much debate, the edge of the cars' floors will be raised for 2023 and the diffuser throat height will also be raised, while the floor edges will also be stiffened to... read more »

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F1 porpoising and roll hoop rules changes ratified by FIA

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 564 views )

F1's switch to ground effect cars as part of its radical technical regulations overhaul for 2022 has seen the return of vertical oscillating - or porpoising - on... read more »

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Why Mercedes steered clear of an F1 car concept revamp despite early struggles

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 799 views )

Mercedes failed to regularly challenge Red Bull and Ferrari at the front of the pack through the first half of this season as it struggled with porpoising and bouncing on its... read more »

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Russell: Spa F1 flexi floor clampdown could bring Mercedes into the mix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1332 views )

In a move to restrict excessive car bouncing, the FIA will introduce measures aimed to halt the phenomenon by enforcing an Aerodynamic Oscillation Metric (AOM) that teams... read more »

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Perez cools expectations despite Red Bull improvement

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 459 views )

Sergio Perez has moved to cool expectations after bouncing back from a string of disappointing performances at the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »

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Russell: Hungary pole justifies faith in Mercedes F1 car concept

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 513 views )

Mercedes struggled to compete with front-runners Red Bull and Ferrari through the first half of the 2022 season due to a recurring bouncing problem with the W13 car.But it has... read more »

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Wolff cites brain damage fears from bouncing

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 499 views )

Seeking the implementation of the regulation aimed at eliminating bouncing from next season, Toto Wolff has warned of the risk of brain damage to drivers as a result of the... read more »

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Brain damage risks shows FIA must act on F1 porpoising, says Wolff

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 732 views )

A push by the FIA to change the 2023 technical regulations and lift floor edges by 25mm to help eliminate car bouncing has not gone down well with a majority of teams, who fear... read more »

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Russell hits out at Red Bull and Ferrari

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 692 views )

While looking forward to the summer break, George Russell is also anticipating the implementation of the measures on bouncing and flexing floors set to be introduced at Spa. read more »

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F1 risks "wackier" floor ideas amid 2023 rules row

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 572 views )

Amid an ongoing row between teams and motor racing's governing body over an intention to change the floor regulations for next season to help combat porpoising, there is a... read more »

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Teams admit concern over timing of regulation change

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 522 views )

While Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes argue over the legality of the 2023 regulation change relating to bouncing, rivals are more concerned over the timing of the move. read more »

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Norris: Extra porpoising could be ‘good thing’ for McLaren

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 601 views )

While most drivers want minimal porpoising, Lando Norris says McLaren's bouncing in France could be a "good thing". read more »

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Horner: Too late for 2023 regulation changes amid floor row

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 391 views )

Christian Horner has hit out at the proposed Formula 1 regulation changes to the floor of the cars for 2023, insisting it is "too late" to introduce new rules.... read more »

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McLaren: FIA must "not give way" and push through F1 floor changes for 2023

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 447 views )

Under the new technical regulations for the 2022 season, teams encountered a porpoising phenomenon with their cars due to the return of ground effect, which some raised as... read more »

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FIA facing rebellion over 2023 F1 floor changes

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 646 views )

As part of the FIA's intervention on safety grounds to limit bouncing following driver complaints, it outlined recently the measures it was going to implement.As well as... read more »

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Ricciardo addressed F1 future speculation 'from the horse's mouth'

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 653 views )

After joining McLaren at the start of last season, Ricciardo initially struggled for form before bouncing back after the summer break by scoring the team's first win in... read more »

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The flexi floor tricks Formula 1 teams were playing

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1153 views )

Amid growing concerns from drivers at the start of the season about potential safety implications of excessive bouncing, the FIA felt it had no option but to intervene in order... read more »

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How 2023 F1 floor changes will help limit porpoising issues

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 769 views )

While all teams have experienced it to a greater or lesser extent, driver complaints about the safety implications of some of the worst bouncing eventually triggered the FIA... read more »

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Red Bull's Horner expects "quick" Mercedes at F1's French Grand Prix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 591 views )

After struggling in the first third of the 2022 season with excessive bouncing and a general lack of competitiveness, Mercedes has experienced something of a resurgence in... read more »