The McLaren Formula 1 team says that it is happy to see the disputed technical directive come into play at next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
The FIA has issued the directive in a bid to decrease the amount of porpoising each car does, stating driver safety was the overruling factor behind its introduction.
It was originally intended to be applied at the French Grand Prix weekend, before it was postponed to the round at Spa, following the conclusion of the summer break.
Cars will have their porpoising levels measured by the FIA, and all teams will be expected to run under a certain threshold.
The porpoising effect has been noted in F1 this year amid the reintroduction of the ground effect, following a major revamp of the technical regulations.
Some teams have been affected worse than others, causing a split of opinions regarding the technical directive.
However, McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl asserts that his team has no issues with its implementation.
“Regarding the TD, which is in place from Spa onwards, absolutely no concerns, happy with it, happy with the FIA leading this also,” he said.
“I think it’s also important they follow through after they kicked it off some weeks ago on the grounds of safety.”
Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack added that he doesn’t expect “any major change in the ranking up and down the pitlane” following its introduction.
Further alterations will be made next year in a further push to ensure the cars are safe to operate.
These changes include the floor edges, which will be raised by 15mm while the diffuser throat height will also be raised.
The diffuser edge stiffness will be increased and the FIA will introduce an additional sensor as it seeks to monitor porpoising in a more effective manner.
The new rules for 2023 have upset some in the paddock due to how late into the current season they have been announced.
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