A spa the car gave positive answers to the modified version. Hungaroring mechanical traction will be a decisive competitive factor

Paolo Filisetti

July 31 – 08:38 – MILAN

Ferrari introduced last week, in Belgium, the modified version of the rear suspension characterized by a different inclination of the upper triangle, but not only. Changes to the kinematics of internal mechanical elements were also made to obtain the effect of a retrotrene that has a progressive dynamic response and allows effective management of the lower herododynamics less influenced by the variations of the heights from the ground.

positive debut in spa

At Spa, the single -seater has shown to respond effectively to the introduction of the new suspension, although it is correct to underline, that it is a dynamic and non -aerodynamic modification, the end of the tuning phase, or the refinement of the setup and the adjustments of the new suspension is a less immediate process, in terms of capitalization at the level of performance of the single -seater. We mean, in fact, that last weekend for its Sprint nature, it was certainly not the ideal soil for a large data collection, with a single free practice session. To this should be added that, despite the characteristics of the Spa track, which include fast curvons in support and traction curves with large altimetric variations, the SF-25 has shown an overall improvement in the balance between the forestry and retrotre, therefore, it constitutes a more ideal soil to enhance the effects of the new suspension, a track such as that of Budapest where the mechanical traction will result in a factor of competitiveness. decisive.

Ferrari optimism

In essence, the changes made to suspension can not only be effective at the management of the aerodynamic platform, but also, thanks to the changes of internal micro kinematic, as regards traction, extremely relevant factor in Budapest. Furthermore, it seems correct to underline how not only the pilots have released positive statements about the latest development, but also, optimism transfers from the Maranello technicians themselves. This is supported by an undeniable objective data, the new suspension has allowed both SF-25s despite a different choice in terms of aerodynamic configuration between Leclerc and Hamilton, with the latter with a more charged rear wing than that of the teammate, to have dynamic behavior not radically influenced by the chosen setup, especially at the level of heights from the ground.

more effective simulations

In essence, the evolution of the suspension was not a trivial operation, but the objective of the work done in Maranello in recent months, was to find a solution to the difficulty of maximizing the dynamic and aerodynamic performance of the SF-25, compared to what, every time highlighted in the simulations. In essence it is as if the new suspension allows an understandable dialogue between the aerodynamic platform and the dynamics of the vehicle, not only allowing a wider variety of setups and configurations, but also a consistency of behavior on the track compared to what is highlighted to the simulator. Budapest will tell us if the definitive correlation between the predictive data and those collected on the track will be the one that the technicians directed by Loic Serra believe this change is able to guarantee.



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