F1 cars have hydragas type suspension

BBC F1 website

Meanwhile, a controversy has broken out in F1 over governing body the FIA's intention to ban high-tech suspension systems used by most of the teams.

The so-called front-and-rear interconnected suspensions use hydraulic systems to control pitch and roll, helping create a stable aerodynamic platform and better performance.

Charlie Whiting wrote to the teams on Tuesday to say he was "firmly of the view that the legality of such systems could be called into question".

But he added that as the systems had been in use for several years "we are inclined to permit their continued use for the remainder of the current season" as long as all the teams agreed to this.

If the teams do not agree unanimously, Whiting said the FIA would have to "consider making a report to the stewards about the non-compliance of any car fitted with a system which appears to allow the response of the suspension at either or both of the rear corners to drive the response of the suspension at either or both of the front corners [or vice versa]."

The teams are currently discussing how to respond to the letter ahead of next weekend's German Grand Prix.

All the top teams are believed to have such systems, but championship leaders Mercedes are thought to have the most effective version.

If a ban was imposed, Lotus would be particularly badly affected, as they have been running the system for the longest, having started developing it eight years ago, and running it consistently since mid-2009.

Have that TF owners!!! :woowoo:

The F1 cars even by this year seemed to have copied the sound of my MG !
What about 'royalties' ? I'll check Bernie and i'll let you know

Good luck with that! :dry: Maybe you should threaten to grass him up to the income tax.

Andy the tyre man wrote: Have that TF owners!!! :woowoo:

Are yes but F1 cars are not left out in the cold [ suspension goes down or in hot weather were it goes up ] NO with coils the car hight stays the same and no need to adjust it weekly. TFs rule :clap: