“Formula 1 races are won on the track, but the process of creating a winning car begins months before the first grand prix of the season. Designers and engineers thoroughly analyze the regulations to identify loopholes that can be exploited in pursuit of speed.
Innovations in F1 can sometimes push the boundaries of the rules to the extent of being banned by the FIA, the sport’s governing body, if deemed necessary for safety or fairness.
Throughout its history, F1 has outlawed several high-profile innovations, such as the infamous Brabham BT46B ‘Fan Car’, which utilized a fan to generate extra downforce during races.
Another groundbreaking innovation that was banned from F1 was ground effect technology, which maximized downforce by sealing the gap between the car and the track using side skirts.
Additionally, the concept of six-wheeled cars, exemplified by the Tyrrell P34 in 1982, was also outlawed from F1 due to concerns over safety and fairness in competition.”
