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FIA having second thoughts on 2014 noses?


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#1 wingwalker

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Posted 31 January 2014 - 13:50

I think this deserves a separate thread:

http://www.autosport...t.php/id/112376

 

The FIA is undertaking a clampdown on Formula 1's 2014 noses to ensure they meet required safety standards, amid ongoing debate about their designs.

 


And this bit of WTFness:
 


It is understood that some teams have exploited the regulations to produce noses that comply with both the technical regulations and crash tests, but may not actually be tough enough to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident.

 


What does it even mean? A nose is good enough to pass a crash test but won't be good enough in a crash? And one comes to that conclusion other than crash testing, which was done and it showed the nose is fine?


 



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#2 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 31 January 2014 - 13:54

This is already being discussed in the thread about noses http://forums.autosp...r-noses-merged/