A ruling from the FIA on the legality of trick suspension systems in Formula 1 is now expected before the first pre-season test, following the latest discussion between teams. Debate about the concept of pre-loaded suspension systems has been ongoing, in the wake of a clarification request by Ferrari over the winter about the devices helping aerodynamic performance. In the letter, sent to F1 race director Charlie Whiting from Ferrari chief designer Simone Resta, an idea of a system that could replicate the banned FRIC (Front and Rear InterConnected) system pioneered by Mercedes without there actually being a physical link between the front and rear of the car was put forward. Read Also: F1...
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