The FIA and F1 have already drawn up a list of changes for 2023, in a bid to tackle single-seater porpoising and sway. Several technical decisions have been made and concern the vertical movements of the cars, as well as the rigidity of the floor.
After discussions with the teams, in particular around the technical committee of the FIA, F1 has decided to stick to four rather light measures. By doing this, Formula 1 prevents teams from having to increase their research and development expenditure too much.
The edges of the floor will be raised by 25 mm, while stricter tests for the reliability of the floor will be carried out. The grooves under the floor will be raised to limit the suction effect on the track, and a new sensor will better quantify the aerodynamic oscillation.
Porpoising has been less present for several races, having reached its peak in Baku. But the FIA prefers to act to avoid seeing him return later, when the technical directive for F1 2022 comes into force at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The federation also promises rapid confirmation of decisions for 2023: “These measures will be submitted to the World Motor Sport Council for review and approval shortly, as it is vital for Formula 1 teams to have clear regulations for designing their cars.”