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FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has said that easing out bump-induced crashes in Formula 1 is balancing “a thin
During the latter half of the 2023 season, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz encountered incidents caused by bumps on the tracks in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi respectively. These incidents were a result of the cars running at low ride heights to optimize aerodynamic performance under the current ground effect rules in Formula 1. The FIA acknowledges the need to avoid such incidents and prefers that teams raise the car heights, but it acknowledges the challenges in doing so. The FIA will evaluate circuit modifications and car ride heights to enhance safety. Low ride heights have previously caused safety concerns, such as the porpoising motion experienced in 2022 and excessive skid plank wear in 2023. A potential solution of mandating a standard skid plank and block on all cars has faced resistance, and any changes will be discussed during the next major rule change in 2026.
