Aston Martin F1 team representative Mike Krack says he learned some hints from the technical directive on the porpoising phenomenon issued by the FIA (International Automobile Federation) last week.
The Technical Directive not only clarified the metrics for measuring aerodynamic vibrations, but also focused on plank wear and bending, which some teams used and are now cracking down on. Clearly suggests
According to Mike Krack, Aston Martin F1 was unaware that the team could be using floor bends as a way to control the porpoising phenomenon.
Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes F1 team, also said the news that some teams could be abusing the bend was “shocking.”
Mike Krack said the issue “needs to be clarified.”
“This was discussed internally, but it’s a fair amount. What’s allowed to be regulated? I don’t know who was surprised by the press. Was it Toto?”
“I did, I don’t know if he said! But we talked about the topic. In fact, even this morning we talked about it. We need to know what’s going on there. be”
Mike Crash admitted that the news showed Aston Martin F1 how to find performance while controlling the porpoising phenomenon, which was previously focused on heightening.
“It gave us a hint, and if we were to explore everything we could do there, we would have to look with Andrew (Green / Tech Park Director) and the staff.”
Mike Crash, like other F1 team representatives, emphasized the value of continuity, but for safety reasons, confirmed that Aston Martin F1 supports the proposal of the Technical Directive on the 2023 rule change. ..
“Safety first and we need to support the FIA to keep our cars safe,” said Mike Krack.
“Now, of course, the fewer changes, the closer the car is in theory, and the changes are very expensive.”
“From that point of view, I don’t want many changes. I want them to be minimal. On the other hand, I need to support the FIA to be safe.”
“I saw what the work of the last few years has brought (due to the crash of Zhou Guanyu).”
“There was a technical advisory board and they talked about some changes they could make. We commented. There is a list of suggestions.”
“And we gave feedback on which of those points we think are most effective in reducing porpoising.”
Guenther Steiner, head of the Haas F1 Team, shows at Silverstone that some F1 teams are already working on changes that may be adopted by the FIA and are preparing for 2023. rice field.
“It would be speculative to try to answer this,” said Mike Krack.
“I think the FIA has asked all teams to support and collaborate on this topic. CFD work in 2023 for regulation is allowed, so you can make suggestions or think about CFD analysis. can”
“From that point of view, I think everyone is free to do it, and if they do it and the regulation goes that way, they’ve done a better job than others.”
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