Nov.21 (GMM) Formulation 1 has stunned the groups by banning protecting parts to the so-called ‘skid blocks’ beneath the 2024-spec automobiles.
Within the new floor impact space, operating as near the monitor as potential is a bonus – however the threat is that the ground will put on down a lot that it turns into unlawful.
Many groups got here up with particular protecting options.
“Round 50 p.c of the sector believed that they had discovered a loophole within the rules,” reviews Auto Motor und Sport journalist Michael Schmidt.
He stated Crimson Bull made the grievance to the FIA in opposition to rivals together with Ferrari, Mercedes and Haas, and warned that protests could possibly be lodged if the governing physique didn’t act.
“Every week earlier than the Las Vegas GP, all groups obtained a technical directive within the mail,” Schmidt revealed. “The FIA introduced that the protecting skids in query weren’t permitted.
“Ferrari would have appreciated to have moved the ban to the Qatar GP, however was unable to get their manner.”
The transfer may imply groups like Ferrari need to run their automobiles greater within the remaining three grands prix of the season, leading to a efficiency loss.
