Article To news overview © XPB Max Verstappen says the FIA made the wrong decision in introducing a technical directive addressing porpoising when several teams have managed the phenomenon effectively. F1's aero regulations for 2022 mean downforce is predominantly generated by airflow under the car, sucking it down to the ground. However, a side effect of this is that the car's natural frequency can cause resonance through the chassis, resulting in the car bouncing or 'porpoising' down the straights. On Thursday afternoon, the FIA confirmed that they had decided, in the interests of safety, to intervene with adjustments that they say should reduce or eliminate porpoising. This includes...
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