Franz Tost does not understand the complaints of the drivers regarding the sandbagging

This is one of the controversies of this season’s beginning. While the new regulations applied to the single-seaters are causing the “dolphining” phenomenon, many drivers have complained about it. Following these concerns, the FIA has decided to take action by implementing a new Technical Directive.

If many people seem to accept this new measure, it is not unanimously supported. AlphaTauri boss, Franz Tost, does not tolerate drivers complaining about this phenomenon and assures that it is part of racing cars, which are not Rolls Royces.

« When the new regulations were created, it was clear from the start that these cars would not be easy to drive. Why? Because this floor, with its Venturi principle, requires the cars to be set up rigidly, with single-seaters close to the ground and a relatively low ride height at the front and rear. If the cars are too stiff or if it’s too difficult for them, maybe they should stay home, in their living room, on their chair, and then they can watch races on TV or elsewhere, he said following the Canadian Grand Prix.

Strengthening one’s muscles, the solution?

Even though he can hear some complaints because this rebound phenomenon is not pleasant and can affect one’s health, he explains that it is not something new and has existed for a long time.

(I) I remember when the Wing-Cars appeared, a driver came to see me on Sunday evening and told me that he had to go to the dentist the next day because the cars are so difficult to drive and there is nothing new about it now. Now there are two things. Drivers have to train their neck and glute muscles, and it definitely helps them. And the FIA is now coming up with this new technical directive, which, of course, will help discover the magnitude of forces.

He added that his team will work hand in hand with the FIA to provide the measurements for both cars in an attempt to curb this issue that mainly affects Mercedes.