On the Formula for Success podcast, David Coulthard talked about rule changes he doesn’t like…
David Coulthard: “Formula 1 remains an excellent testing ground for developing new technologies. Modern cars are true works of engineering. But the downside is that they now weigh almost as much as sports cars. I don’t like that racers have to take their foot off the gas pedal and coast to save fuel. We had a limit of 100 kg of fuel, now the maximum is 110 kg, but that is still not enough.
Recent rule changes have brought Formula 1 closer to endurance racing. The Grand Prix is a maximum of 305 kilometers. Normally the longest race lasts about a few hours, and most last about 90 minutes. This is a sprint race. They feature the fastest cars pushed to their limits. And I feel uncomfortable when drivers are forced to save fuel and tires, using strategy instead of speed to win the race. The goal of course remained the same: whoever saw the checkered flag first won, but I don’t like what is happening now.
Cars must become lighter and louder, the sound of engines is the soundtrack of our show. It creates interest.
When Qatar limited the number of laps on one set of tires and no more saving was required, the drivers looked like gladiators. They came out of the car, sweating and looking like they had been in a fight – and it was an amazing sight that we were looking forward to.”
Source: F1 News
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