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F1 teams run into a strange issue with all-new cars

Article To news overview © Red Bull Contentpool Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has explained that all the Formula 1 teams are encountering more "porpoising" than expected as F1 prepares for the 2022 season with the new generation of cars. The biggest change for 2022 is a switch from over-body downforce to a ground effect philosophy. This approach means downforce is generated by airflow under the car, sucking it down to the ground. However, a side effect of the philosophy is that the car's natural frequency can cause resonance through the chassis – this can be spotted by the car bouncing or "porpoising" down the straights. This has been particularly evident on the...
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