to be fair, the high up weight is in the center of the chassis, so has less influence in the cars handling, and with all things, it is a compromise, to get the belt low would also mean moving the cells out, etc, and as the cells are the major weight component in the car, Schumacher have tried to optimise the weight distribution of these, and the motor/electrics.
It isn't by any means an 'elegant' design top offed by a less that pretty shell, but I can understand the concept and appreciate the approach, and innovation is good...... as long as it works. I personaly think the drivetrain is over complicated, and for racing, too many points to fail so it all comes down to how 'strong' Mr Schumacher can make them bits.
p.s. the shocks look aweful, I hope they intend to put a finish on the outside of them shocks to stop em furring with corrosion for starters......
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