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FLAMESRULE · 02-20-2020, 01:00 PM

I think all teams "check-in" with the FIA on advancements like this. Pretty sure Ferrari did it with their engines last year. If IIRC they will let you test it etc but won't commit until they issue a technical directive on whatever your testing.

I'm guessing that the driver pushing/pulling the wheel will actually move the rack and pinion which then moves the tie-rods. This then toes in/out the wheel a set amount. That, IMO, is changing both aerodynamics (air flow over the tire) and suspension (toe angle) under motion. Will certainly be interesting to see if legal.

02-20-2020, 01:00 PM	#48
FLAMESRULE First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The centre of everything Exp:	I think all teams "check-in" with the FIA on advancements like this. Pretty sure Ferrari did it with their engines last year. If IIRC they will let you test it etc but won't commit until they issue a technical directive on whatever your testing. I'm guessing that the driver pushing/pulling the wheel will actually move the rack and pinion which then moves the tie-rods. This then toes in/out the wheel a set amount. That, IMO, is changing both aerodynamics (air flow over the tire) and suspension (toe angle) under motion. Will certainly be interesting to see if legal.