c/formula1 · by alphacyberranger@sh.itjust.works · 1yFIA to trial new skid block design during F1 Spanish GP weekend https://www.motorsportweek.com/2025/05/29/fia-to-trial-new-skid-block-design-during-f1-spanish-gp-weekend/?feed_id=7010914 points · 4 comments · view on lemmy.world
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espentan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Aha, so that's why we've been seeing what looks like puffs of smoke.
Artyom@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
Tldr: steel not titanium. Heavier, so cars need to decrease down force.
hypeerror@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 1y
I've never seen a grass fire red flag during a race or qualifying. Am I not paying attention or do they water the lawn before the big events?
marcdif@lemmy.browntown.dev · 1 pts · 1y
It was a big issue in Japan this year. Happened a lot during practice and briefly during qualifying iirc. It didn’t impact the race, but it could’ve. They preemptively watered the grass a ton but it wasn’t enough at certain points.