Ford team linked to Camaro Supercars switch

Rumors of a remarkable departure from one of Ford’s five teams have been escalating, following the recent Sydney SuperNight event.

The Blue Oval teams have been finding it tough to compete with their Camaro-clad rivals due to issues with rear tire longevity.

In response to these struggles, adjustments were made to the Ford’s rear aerodynamics in Townsville, initiated by a parity review after the Darwin race.

This adjustment helped secure the season’s first victory for a Ford driver in Townsville, though it was more related to tire management than sheer speed.

With the Camaros leading again in Sydney, there’s scant hope that Ford’s troubles have been overcome.

The dissatisfaction with the ongoing situation has sparked discussions that a Ford team may defect next season, rebranding its vehicles as Camaros.

Grove Racing has been identified as the main candidate for this switch. However, owner Stephen Grove played down the idea when questioned by F1 Flow.com, while not dismissing it entirely.

“We believe in Ford. Ford has been fantastic with us, but we are aware of where we stand in terms of race wins and the overall position with Ford,” he said. “Switching is not on our agenda at the moment, but we need to be competitive.”

Throughout the season, various solutions have been examined to achieve parity between cars that differ only in engine and bodywork.

Aero adjustments to the Camaro before Newcastle’s opening round were followed by a myriad of different engine configurations, as Ford’s quad cam V8 struggled to rival Chevrolet’s pushrod V8. Differences in engine operation continue to exist.

The shift in focus to aerodynamics resulted in rear aero modifications in Townsville.

Grove believes the problem is unequivocally aero, and he’s unsure if it will be resolved this season. Nevertheless, he is optimistic that the issue will be addressed before the first round next year.

He explained the complexity of determining the problem, whether it was the motor, mechanics, or aerodynamics, and mentioned the challenges of achieving aero parity between two different car surfaces.

He also highlighted the delicate balance required in making changes, like adding more downforce, which may affect other aspects like top speed.

Grove ended on a hopeful note, expressing his confidence in reaching parity eventually. “Will we achieve complete parity by year’s end? I’m uncertain. Am I confident we’ll have parity by the beginning of next year? The answer is yes.”

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