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Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso believes that the complex nature of contemporary ground effect Formula 1 machinery can lead to
The 2022 overhaul of F1’s technical regulations brought back ground effect, where the shaped underside of the car generates up to 60% of total downforce. When the new cars hit the track for the first time, teams faced the issue of ‘porpoising’ due to the shift to ground effect. Changes were made to the 2023 regulations to mitigate the issue, but teams struggled for consistency last season. Fernando Alonso believes that the current cars are more difficult to set up and understand, making it challenging to find the right operating window. The unpredictability likely stems from the combination of underflow aerodynamics and the need for lower, stiffer suspension to maximize ground effect.
