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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti looks at how an apparent illegal F1 trick works that one team is alleged to have used.
Before the United States Grand Prix, the FIA announced plans to conduct thorough inspections on F1 cars due to suspicions that a team may have implemented a system allowing ride height modifications in parc fermé, violating regulations. Article 40.2 specifies that only existing parts can be used to adjust the front wing aerodynamics, with no additions, removals, or replacements permitted. This rule is further emphasized in Article 40.9, prohibiting any modifications to the car in parc fermé. Concerns arose regarding a potential system enabling ride height variation of the bib or T-tray component, affecting performance in different race conditions. Communication between teams and the FIA ensued after the Singapore Grand Prix, discussing the system possibly operated without driver activation, raising questions about fair competition. If a team is found to be utilizing such a system surreptitiously during parc fermé, it could have significant implications for the sport’s integrity.
