The Incredible F1 Suspension that it was banned

30 years ago F1 teams developed an automatic, self-adjusting suspension system. The system was so good, it was banned from the sport soon after.

Over 30 years ago, Formula One had some of the most incredible technology the sport has ever seen. The cars had automatic, self-adjusting suspension that would move up and down to increase grip and performance. It was extremely effective, until the technology was deemed too dangerous and banned from the sport.

But how can suspension trickery improve a car’s performance? How did a complex system like this even work with such old technology? And why doesn’t modern F1 cars use suspension like this?

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