This year, zero chance, the mini-pods are not the cause of the problem with porpoising. The only reason that they are likely to modify the side-pods is if the cooling has to be re-packaged to fix the issue (that’s if they have to change the floor substantially).
Not saying is the problem of porpoising. But seeing how little window they have to find proper set up during same weekend without many changes on the weather or other factors. And seeing that the opposite design solutions on the paddock are giving better results. Maybe is time to redesing the concept towards 2023. Because to loose so much time to make it work feels to me suicidal
Well, even without purpoising, the pace isn't there compared to Ferrari and RedBull. So it seams to be like a few people here already mentioned. Even without purpoising, the W13 isn't a Championship winning car.
The mini pods are the problem because they don't give enough support to the floor and because of this the floor is flexing and fluttering causing aero problems even in the corners. Just my humble opinion.
You think the track temp influences the porpoising? How so? Do you think the hotter tire becomes more compliant and springy?
I don't know exactly but that's a thing that they had in common between FP2 and Race but not in Quali and they said that George's setup was the same so...
How does that effect bouncing on the straights?
I’m sure the engineers would love to know, specifically. But, in general, track evolution is one of the most dominant factors in Formula 1 that affects the mechanical setup of the car and the operation of the tires.
