Porpoising and more – all the early 2022 F1 Talking Points

Summary by Krater

An explainer on the major 2022 Formula 1 aerodynamic and technical regulation changes, covering ground effect, venturi tunnels, porpoising, weight increases, and sidepod and diffuser designs.

From the video

Answers: What are the major technical and aerodynamic changes in 2022 Formula 1 cars?

• 2022 Formula 1 regulations
• Ground effect downforce
• Venturi tunnels
• Porpoising in F1 cars
• F1 car minimum weight increase
• Sidepod and diffuser design

What it concludes

• Drivers note that following other cars is noticeably improved and there is less loss of downforce in traffic.
• 2022 cars are faster in high-speed corners due to ground effect but slower and stiffer in slow-speed corners due to stiffer suspension.
• Cars have become heavier (795 kg minimum weight), making them less nimble and harder to handle in slow corners.
• Porpoising occurs at high speeds when the floor is pulled so low to the ground that it chokes the airflow, causing the downforce to vanish and the suspension to spring the car back up.
• Teams have introduced a wide variety of sidepod and engine cover shapes to manage airflow and cooling under the new regulations.