Mchamilton wrote: ↑20 Feb 2022, 10:50
SmallSoldier wrote: ↑20 Feb 2022, 03:39
It’s striking how far forward the new sidepod inlets are compared to the MCL35M (and previous cars), you can tell comparing with the base of the halo, with how much forward the sidepods are, you have to assume that radiators and other ancillaries have been moved towards the new space created with the forward sidepods, which should have had an impact not only on the volume required at the back (making it slimmer), but also moving the COG forward more towards the center of the car… It also shows how much space has been gained from moving from Pull Rod to Push Rod in the rear based on the position of the rod itself in the previous cars:
https://i.imgur.com/67QmU81.jpg
All teams have had to move their COG forward because the centre of pressure from the floor is now much further forward. Also to simply accomodate the high tunnels.
Weight distribution is still tightly controlled within the regulations (although there is a slight change in what is permissible).
Edit: Cut & paste from regulations.
4.2 Mass distribution
With the car resting on a horizontal plane the mass measured at the front and rear axles must not be less than the mass specified in Article 4.1 factored by 0.440 and 0.540 respectively at all times during the qualifying practice session. Rounding will be to nearest 0.5kg.
If, when required for checking, a car is not already fitted with dry-weather tyres, its mass will be determined using a set of dry-weather tyres selected by the FIA technical delegate.
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