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Max Verstappen: F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP are "just a tickle"
TL;DR
Max Verstappen has called the recent F1 regulation changes 'just a tickle' regarding their impact. He appreciates the improved communication between drivers and rule makers.
Key points
- Max Verstappen views F1 regulation changes as minimal.
- The FIA and F1 reviewed technical regulations during the April break.
- The consensus is that racing is entertaining and doesn't need drastic changes.
- Changes aim to address concerns about qualifying and closing speeds.
- Improved communication between drivers and rule makers is seen positively.
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Max Verstappen has described the Formula 1 regulation changes as ājust a tickleā in terms of the impact it will have, but sees the greater communication and interaction between the drivers and rule makers as a positive development.
The FIA and F1 used the April break, as planned, to review the technical regulations. The consensus was that the racing itself is āentertainingā and does not require a āknee-jerk reactionā, although an attempt has been made to address some of the main concerns ā particularly qualifying and the closing speeds.
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The FIA has already indicated that these adjustments will not fundamentally change the overall picture, and that is exactly what Verstappen expects as well.
āWith the changes that are made, I think it's more like a tickle,ā the Red Bull driver said during F1ās media day in Miami.Ā āBecause at the end of the day, F1 is a very complex and political sport. I think everyone has tried their best to at least do something, but of course it won't change the world.ā
The same applies to qualifying. Lowering the harvesting limit and increasing the level of super clipping to the full 350 kilowatts should ensure that drivers are less focused on energy management, but based on his initial simulator running, Verstappen doesnāt expect this weekend's qualifying laps to be on the very limit.
ā[This] is not what we need yet to really make it flat out,ā he said. āBut like I said, it's complicated to get everyone to agree. I just hope for next year we can make really big, big changes.ā
Q&A
What did Max Verstappen say about the F1 regulation changes?
Max Verstappen described the F1 regulation changes as 'just a tickle' in terms of their impact on racing.
What was the purpose of the recent F1 regulation review?
The recent F1 regulation review aimed to assess the technical regulations and ensure that the racing remains entertaining without requiring drastic changes.
How are the new F1 regulations expected to affect qualifying and closing speeds?
The new F1 regulations attempt to address concerns related to qualifying and closing speeds, although Verstappen believes the changes are minimal.
What positive development did Verstappen mention regarding F1 regulations?
Verstappen highlighted the greater communication and interaction between drivers and rule makers as a positive development in F1.
