F1: Rod and Pushrod Suspension - Formula 1

Ferrari F2012 will be the only one-seater to compete in the 1 F2012 World Championship to mount front suspension link, everyone else will instead take a more traditional solution pusher... But what do these technical terms mean? Let's find out together.

In pendants thrust (also called "to tie«) The lever connecting the wheel to the torsion bar is located at the bottom and has the advantage that it can withstand heavy loads, weight and take up less space. Not forgetting about lowering the center of gravity.

In those pusher (" punchOn the other hand, the upper arm ensures better shock absorber control and is more aerodynamically efficient on high-nose, single-seater vehicles, that is, all modern vehicles.

The first example of a traction rod front suspension refers to 1981when Gordon Murray introduced her to Brabham-BT49C... This machine allowed in the same year Nelson Piquet to become world pilot among pilots: would that bode well for the red team?