David Coulthard admitted that he believes changes need to be made to the new Formula 1 regulations. The former driver pointed out the topics especially regarding battery recharging and deployment, mainly due to some tracks coming up on the calendar.
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The start of the championship has been marked by several criticisms of the new set of rules. One of the main issues drivers have cited is the large difference in speed between cars during a race – this is what resulted in Oliver Bearman’s heavy crash at the Japanese GP.
Coulthard then spoke about this particular problem, expressing concern about tracks like Spa-Francorchamps. “There are certain corners that should practically be exempt from the possibility of using the boost. Because drivers are already so used to taking them in a certain way,” he said on the Up To Speed podcast.
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“Like the climb up Eau Rouge in Belgium. One of the most iconic corners in the world. There are points where you simply cannot see when you go over the top of the crest if there is a car on the other side. So it should be a place where using the boost is not allowed,” he continued.
“I don’t know why anyone would do it, but for example, you could simply catch someone by surprise. With a higher closing speed, that is extremely dangerous,” he concluded.
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