Alpine F1 hopes that the FIA’s technical guidance, in particular the new control bar requirements that come into effect at the Belgian World Cup, will have a positive impact on competitiveness.
While Otmar Szafnauer, head of the Renault works team, does not believe the technical directive will fully achieve its goals, he still hopes it will enable Alpine to close the gap with the leaders.
“We can say that we have yet to assess its impact, so it is difficult to make predictions,” he said. “But we have nothing against her, as she will not worsen our situation at all. Therefore, if the opponents slow down a bit and we stay on the same level against them, we can hope that our business will improve.”
In 2023, the FIA will further tighten restrictions on the underside of the car to completely eliminate the phenomenon of vertical oscillation at high speeds, but according to Safnauer there is no need for the federations to intervene as teams will deal with this during the modernization of the technology problem.
“It’s best for us if they don’t do anything,” said the Alpine F1 head. – At the beginning of the year the build-up was very noticeable – if you remember, in the first pre-season testing almost all cars were subjected to it.
But now when you watch the entire race in full, do you notice the build-up? Not anymore. That’s why I believe that of course the teams can make sure the machines don’t swing anymore. But changing the rules can only make the problem worse. After half of the season, and at the end of the year, you don’t hear any complaints about the build-up. That’s why it’s best to leave everything as it is.
Source: F1 News
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