F1 regulations 2017 are of concern in paddock

Posted on 18-04-2016 to 13:45 by CasperH – 56 Comments”

Team boss Toto Wolff from the leading F1 team Mercedes does not want the new rules for 2017 continue. Meanwhile, seems to be tyre supplier Pirelli on a break with the F1.

However, that is exactly the argument that Wolff referred to. After the end of the Grand Prix of China he said that the voltage at this time all the way back with three top teams that to the prices of fighting. According to Wolff it is, therefore, unwise to the in-depth technical changes to the regulations that are scheduled for season 2017, to implement. The sport is benefited by a stable regulation, says Wolff. At the end of april to decide the F1 together with the FIA about plans for the car an aerodynamic appearance. That would be the cars a second or 4 to 5 per lap faster, but also more difficult to control. Not a good plan, so, according to Wolff.

Meanwhile, put director Paul Hembéry of Pirelli get everything in focus with regards to the tyres for 2017. If not for Monday for an approval for a comprehensive plan, it is likely that Pirelli sight withdraw from the F1. The reglementsveranderingen would have major consequences for the tires, which in any case, the wider will be if the new rules continue. If the changes are not well tested can be, wants Pirelli no supplier anymore. Pirelli currently has a contract with F1 until the season 2019.

Pirelli wants at the end of July the 25 day of testing with the tyres spread over at least five teams. At this time is prevented by the regulation, which determines that there is not outside of the regular test days to be tested by all the teams.