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FIA shares plans for cockpit cooling test, extensive front wing check

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 19: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepare to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 19, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202407190757 // Editorial use only //

The FIA ​​has announced that an improved cockpit cooling system is being tested at Zandvoort, while in Belgium special cameras are being deployed to provide a better view of the front wing.

During the F1 Hungarian GP weekend, the FIA ​​​​sent out two technical guidelines to teams detailing two things that are yet to come. The first action concerns the events in Qatar last year, which forced the governing body to look at ways to limit the heat.

The weekend was extremely hot and the drivers were simply exhausted after the Grand Prix. It even led to the retirement of Williams’ Logan Sargeant due to discomfort in the car, while several others were on the verge of doing the same before the chequered flag fell.

The FIA ​​​​will be testing an air conditioning system to improve airflow in the cockpit at Zandvoort. If it works well, they will do further tests with the system and if they are satisfied, they will make it a mandatory system in the F1 technical regulations.

From Belgium onwards, the cars will also be equipped with an FIA camera, replacing the FOM cameras on the nose of the cars. This camera is used to get a better view of the front wing, as the deflection of the front wing is constantly monitored.

Some complaints from rivals have prompted the FIA ​​to investigate the matter and check whether the front wing deflection is legal or not. For now, every team has passed the legal test, but the governing body wants to conduct a race trim check to identify any loopholes.

Heat remedy –

“In response to the extreme temperatures experienced at last year’s Qatar GP, the FIA ​​and all F1 teams immediately began research into improving ventilation and cooling for drivers in such conditions. Since then, the technical regulations have been updated to allow for the introduction of a passive scoop on top of the cockpit for improved ventilation, which teams are strongly encouraged to use.

“These joint research activities have advanced and are focused on the development of an active cooling system that can be installed in Formula 1 cars in extreme conditions. The first tests and in-situ proof of concept are planned for Zandvoort and upcoming races. If these tests prove successful, the FIA ​​​​will in the future require the installation of such an active cooling system in Formula 1 cars when a heat hazard is determined.

“With the Hungarian GP expected to take place in hot conditions this weekend, the FIA ​​will monitor the situation and ensure that passive coolers are installed for the drivers. In addition, teams will be given exceptional measures to cool the driver equipment and the survival cell as much as possible for the sessions.”

Front view of the wing –

“The FIA ​​​​has decided to measure the total deformation of the front wing on the circuit from Belgium for an indefinite period. Unfortunately, the forward-facing cameras of FOM are not able to capture the entire front wing, because a large part on the outside is not covered by the corner.

“The intention is therefore to measure all front wings during multiple events using a camera provided by the FIA ​​​​that will be installed on the nose (instead of the current camera housings) and will provide a side view. The data collected will be used to improve the general understanding of body flexibility when defining future regulations.

“It is also reiterated that all front wings checked so far this season have passed the existing deflection tests and are considered legal. This new technical guideline is the result of a long-held desire to better capture the behaviour of the front wing under aerodynamic load.”

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