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Alonso: F1’s ground effect cars can be ‘confusing’
The technical rule changes for 2022 have shifted the aerodynamic bias, prioritizing the underside of the car to produce the majority of downforce. This revamp has resulted in teams struggling with porpoising and bouncing, while the competitive order has been inconsistent. Aston Martin, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes have all had moments of being the second-fastest team, but struggled for consistency between different types of circuits. Fernando Alonso believes that the new era of machinery is more difficult to set up, with cars like the Mercedes W14 having a narrow operating window. The temperamental behavior of the cars is attributed to both the aerodynamics and the need to run low and stiff suspensions for maximum ground effects. Alonso describes the current cars as complex and able to confuse the driver due to the combination of aerodynamics, suspension, and mechanical grip.
