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Ferrari utilizes pushrod actuation on the SF-26 to improve aerodynamic stability and airflow. This mechanical shift impacts ride height management, which proved critical when Charles Leclerc faced disqualification at the United States Grand Prix due to excessive plank wear.
Max Verstappen describes the RB22 as a disaster due to mechanical disconnects between the chassis and tyres. Aggressive anti-dive geometry at high-altitude circuits like Mexico City causes unsprung mass oscillations that reduce tyre contact patch pressure and grip.
Ferrari engineers utilize advanced electronic management to control 350kW of MGU-K electrical boost in the SF-26. New push-rod suspension and a rotating rear wing design aim to improve lateral grip by 3 percent and reduce drag during high-speed deployment.
Alpine's A526 utilizes a pull-rod front suspension and a push-rod rear suspension to optimize center of gravity and aerodynamic airflow. This architecture aims to improve performance and stability through complex interactions between suspension geometry and ground-effect aerodynamics.
Suspension is now as much aero as mechanical. We explain the layouts and why teams choose them.