Sutton Images Enlarge The FIA looks set to tighten regulations surrounding Front and Rear Interconnected [FRIC] suspension systems at the next grand prix in Germany. FRIC systems link the front and rear suspension to help control the pitch of the car under braking and maintain its ride height for aerodynamic advantage. They have been run by several teams in recent years, but were first developed in F1 by the Lotus team. An FIA technical directive was issued to the teams following the British Grand Prix warning that cars running such systems may be reported to the stewards from the German Grand Prix onwards if they are believed to be in breach of a rule that outlaws moveable aerodynamic...
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