February F1 rejected the proposal after the reintroduction of active suspensions in the royal class of motorsport. The system would save money, but it goes against F1's plans.
F1 considered reintroducing active suspensions, but rejected this proposal. With such a system, teams could adjust the height of the car and, of course, other variables for each turn. This, in the opinion of F1 dignitaries, would have a negative effect on the race itself.
The proposal aimed for 2021, when the new rules will enter into force. The background to this proposal lies in the fact that teams have tried to achieve this in recent years with passive and hydraulic systems, which are, however, significantly more expensive. "Active systems - including electrical ones - would be potentially cheaper than current, highly complex hydraulic systems," FIA technical chief Nikolas Tombazis told RaceFans. Because of this, they also dealt with this topic.
However, the new rules for 2021 aim for better and closer racing, and active suspensions would run counter to these wishes. The FIA expresses fear that the race cars would again be too tuned to optimal conditions. “A racer after a competitor would react more sensitively to air currents and would be in a subordinate position,” Tombazis said. As a result, this proposal for 2021 was rejected. However, the new rules are also expected to severely restrict existing hydraulic systems.
Active pendants, for example, helped the Williams team to great success in the early 90s. After the 1993 season, however, they were banned.
