The technical regulations of Formula 1 have been revolutionized with a specific goal: facilitate overtaking operations, ensuring that those who pursue are less conditioned than in the past in terms of aerodynamics. Aim that, according to the words of Charles Leclerc, it seems already reached by the ‘newborn’ cars. The Monegasque applauded the ability of modern machines to follow those in front without particular difficulties, but highlighted other problems.
“This test phase is very interesting for us because we have to adapt our driving style mainly to weight. The way we brake and also the braking point are very different due to the greater weight of the car (brought to 790 kg, ed). I have to say this Weight gain is one of the factors of the new regulations that I like least“Said the Ferrari driver in this morning’s press conference at Montmeló. “However, it’s good that it is easier to chase cars than last year“.
#Leclerc this test phase is very interesting for us because we have to adapt our driving style mainly for the weight. The way and where we brake is very different because of this. The heavier weight of the cars is what I like least
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Even former teammate Sebastian Vettel he underlined the pros and cons of the new regulations, which in his opinion would have generated high-performance cars in fast corners but “slow as trucks“In those with low mileage. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto instead he stressed the problem of porpoisinginstead detailed in this article.
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