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Ferrari done with the huddle: all problems fixed
- GPblog.com
Suddenly many Formula 1 fans heard an unfamiliar term: porpoising. During the winter tests in Barcelona several teams had to deal with this problem. Undoubtedly those teams are now working hard to have this problem solved by the next test in Bahrain.
Other air currents
Because of the new regulations the design of the Formula 1 cars is completely different, and with that also the aerodynamics. The airflows under the floor have changed, which can cause the cars to bump at high speeds on straights. Some teams were more affected than others. At Ferrari, for example, the porpoising was considerable.
Of course the specialists of all the teams immediately went to work to find a solution to the porpoising. Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto told the Dutch branch of Motorsport.com that the problem is now a thing of the past. According to the Italian Ferrari has now got the porpoing under control.
Big steps
Despite the porpoising and the extra work done, Ferrari came out of Barcelona as one of the winners. In the paddock it even was the word that the Italians currently have the fastest car of the field. Binotto does not want to get too excited though. According to him this was only the beginning and the other teams will undoubtedly have made great strides during the second week of testing.