FIA bans Ferrari, Mercedes ‘skid block’ protections

Nov.21 (GMM) Formulation 1 has stunned the groups by banning protecting parts to the so-called ‘skid blocks’ beneath the 2024-spec automobiles.

Within the new floor impact space, operating as near the observe as attainable is a bonus – however the danger is that the ground will put on down a lot that it turns into unlawful.

Many groups got here up with particular protecting options.

“Round 50 % of the sphere believed that they had discovered a loophole within the laws,” experiences Auto Motor und Sport journalist Michael Schmidt.

He mentioned Purple Bull made the grievance to the FIA towards rivals together with Ferrari, Mercedes and Haas, and warned that protests might be lodged if the governing physique didn’t act.

“Per week earlier than the Las Vegas GP, all groups acquired a technical directive within the mail,” Schmidt revealed. “The FIA introduced that the protecting skids in query weren’t permitted.

“Ferrari would have appreciated to have moved the ban to the Qatar GP, however was unable to get their means.”

The transfer might imply groups like Ferrari must run their automobiles larger within the remaining three grands prix of the season, leading to a efficiency loss.

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