The wheels are not completely covered, and open on top. Why, I have no idea. Completely closed is one thing, it makes sense for safety reasons, but why leave the tops open? Just to screw with aero or make sure rooster tails go up in the rain? To trick us into thinking they are still open wheel? A fairing is not fender, and this car has fairings. All semantics I guess, but bleh.
Racing in a corner, to me, is leaning on that outside tire. Feeling that grip, not pointing an arrow through a corner. Racing is also using all the track to get around, and sometimes going over curbs. If you go over a curb with your front wheels, you'll drop a wheel, and spin.
I understand your points, but I just don't dig it. It reminds me of Sidecar racing for some reason.
Maybe it would have better appeal if there was some dude hanging off the back.
That virtual demonstration removes no doubt for me. Any grip levels they want can be programmed to sell the design. They can fudge the weight balance, even add phantom downforce to the front.
I am sure there is no reason a completely ridiculous looking car can work, but why.
I really shouldn't look at this thread anymore it's making me feel ill.