My idea for improving performance in F1 circuits' bends.
We are used to the idea of suspensions that work with a combination of gas, or oil, and springs, that aim to absorb shocks, thus, ensuring stability, by interfacing tyres between the tarmac and the F1 chassis. But what about using them vertically to connect the various parts of the chassis, not connected to wheels, and horizontally (both length and width), connecting, for example, the front with the mid section and rear, or left to right side of the car? Current F1 cars have smooth wheel suspensions and rigid chassis. If the chassis was made elastic and more responsive to track changes, stability, grip and air penetration would be improved substantially. F1 cars would be able to "twist" their chassis to better adapt to each curve individually. Current F1 suspensions setups work fine in the most crucial bends of the track but not in all of them. By using adaptive chassis suspension, the car could be performant in all of them, especially with the help of a bit of electronics. As for what concerns safety, this could actually be increased, keeping the current chassis robustness and adding a bit of flexibility to absorb the effect of impacts better.
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