The new technical rules of Formula 1, which come into effect at the Miami GP, still generate uncertainties among the drivers. New Zealander Liam Lawson, from Racing Bulls, stated that it will only be possible to understand the real impact when the cars are on the track.
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The changes were discussed with the FIA (International Automobile Federation) after concerns in the first races of the season, but according to the Racing Bulls driver, there was no room for radical changes. Among the adjustments is the reduction of recovery energy from 8MJ to 7MJ, as well as the expansion of the “superclipping” to 350KW.
“It’s hard to know before we drive on the track. We did simulations and ran on the simulator, so we hope it’s a step in the right direction,” said Lawson.
He highlighted that the discussions were useful, although limited: “In a way, it was useful to have these weeks to discuss [the rules] and go into details about things we were not very happy with.”
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Lawson also acknowledged the difficulties of deeper changes: “It’s good to know that we were heard, and that the things we are complaining about, or reporting and giving feedback on, are difficult to change.”
Finally, he emphasized the drivers’ understanding of the process: “Obviously, it’s quite complicated, and it’s not like we could just turn everything upside down. So, on our part, there is the understanding that we can’t solve everything completely, but the fact that we are taking steps is very helpful.”
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