The unexpected car problem F1 teams are battling in pre-season testing

Summary by Krater

This video explains the phenomenon of porpoising in 2022 Formula 1 cars, detailing the aerodynamic causes, track testing challenges, and potential engineering solutions used by teams like Ferrari, Alpine, and Mercedes.

From the video

Answers: What is porpoising in F1 and how do teams fix it?

• porpoising in Formula 1
• ground effect aerodynamics
• F1 2022 pre-season testing
• floor damage in racing cars
• CFD and wind tunnel simulation limits

What it concludes

• Solving porpoising requires a detailed grasp of the origin of the problem rather than just its symptoms.
• Real-world on-track running is essential for teams to understand if they have a porpoising problem due to the limitations of wind tunnel belts.
• Raising ride height or cutting holes in the floor can reduce porpoising but sacrifices aerodynamic performance and downforce.