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[cas422]

I thought that as part of the package of technical changes that reinstated electronics last year, the FIA disallowed power steering? I’m asking because there is an article on Formula1.com this morning explaining Minardi’s new power steering system.

[Tredoux]

I was thinking the same thing. I also saw an explanation of Ferrari's steering wheel and there was a knob to turn off the power steering when it malfunctions.

I think it has something to do with the way it is done. It may not be done electronically but has to be done mechanically.

Something along those lines anyway.

[A3]

Originally posted by Tredoux

I think it has something to do with the way it is done. It may not be done electronically but has to be done mechanically.

I think you are spot on.

[Scoop]

I agree.. something about the way its done..


HHF moved to Prost and complained abt the lack of power steering at Prost... and the new regulations were supposed to taken care of that too..

[AD]

Electronically assisted power steering has been banned this year. Ferrari had this for the last couple of years, I'm not sure about anyone else.

[X-ray]

Bah, all power steering should banned, it's for p*ssies anyway.

Alesi didn't use power steering, it messed up the feel for the car!

[HP]

From the FIA regulations
10.4.2
Power assisted steering systems may not be electronically controlled or electrically powered. No such system may carry out any function other than reduce the physical effort required to steer the car.

[Scoop]

HP

[JForce]

Originally posted by AD
Electronically assisted power steering has been banned this year. Ferrari had this for the last couple of years, I'm not sure about anyone else.

There was one other, BAR I believe....