According to FIA officials, the installation of equipment in the pit lane is generally prohibited and collecting data in this way provides a significant advantage that is considered unfair.
RFID chips have been used in Formula E tires to monitor tire conditions such as temperature and pressure since the sport’s inception.
For the current 2023 season, Formula E has introduced a new car design known as “Gen 3”, as well as a new tire manufacturer that has switched from Michelin to the Hankook iON. These changes were challenging for the teams and potentially prompted Penske to use tools to gather information about rival tires.
Source: Ferra
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