New Alfa Romeo chassis crashes out of… crash test!

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Alfa Romeo Racing's 2020 development plans may have suffered a set-back after its new chassis failed a mandatory FIA crash test according to a report from Germany.

The test was conducted at the FIA-approved CSI facility in Bollate, near Milan, contends Motorsport-Magazin, where the Hinwil-based squad's chassis was allegedly destroyed.

All teams must submit their new car to a crash test before they are deemed fit to be used, with stringent evaluations carried out during five dynamic tests and 13 static load tests involving a chassis' front, side and rear structures.

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Motosport-Magazin's report states that Alfa's new tub successfully passed the static test at Hinwil but failed its dynamic frontal impact verification in Bollate.

Alfa Romeo's crews now must work at full speed to timely prepare a second chassis, a burden that could set back the team's development plans by a few weeks.

All teams must have their new car certified by the FIA ahead of the start of pre-season testing which will begin on February 19 in Barcelona.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.