News Details
Vettel defends 2017 move to faster, wider cars
Sebastian Vettel has defended the decision to introduce faster, wider cars to Formula 1 by saying the increase in car weight was ultimately the wrong direction. Formula 1 and the FIA are hoping that the new regulations in 2021 will help undo the decisions of the past and create a more competitive, exciting sport for all. However, Vettel, a director of the GPDA who pushed for the move to higher downforce cars, has said there was a definite need for Formula 1 cars to be faster. 'Not at all.' Vettel said when asked by Motorsport.com whether he thought the change in the aerodynamic regulations in 2017 were a mistake. 'I think the cars are a lot more spectacular since 2017. Now we know what...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ricciardo: Introducing wider cars in 2017 'not the...
Daniel Ricciardo believes that in hindsight, F1 was perhaps wrong to...
6y ago from F1i.com
Daniel Ricciardo 'doesn't care' if 2021 F1 cars are...
Daniel Ricciardo says he “doesn’t care” if Formula 1...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 chiefs expecting 2021 cars to be 3.5s/lap slower
Formula 1 chiefs believe that the new-for-2021 regulations will result in...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Daniel Ricciardo reveals his thoughts on slower...
Daniel Ricciardo would rather closer racing rather than faster lap times....
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why the numbers show Aprilia’s threat to Ducati is...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales announces partnership with former...
Maverick Vinales has announced that he will be working with five-time...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo reveals Yamaha is still “missing...
Fabio Quartararo revealed Yamaha was still “missing quite a lot” from...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Maverick Vinales signs Jorge Lorenzo as performance...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou’s Indy 500 win immortalized on...
Alex Palou’s likeness has been added to the iconic Borg-Warner Trophy,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
RLL locks in Louis Foster with extended IndyCar...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced an extension to its contract...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Lancia is returning to WRC in Rally2 and what it...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Elba meets Eze! Pair discuss joining Arsenal, NLD,...
Actor Idris Elba sits down with Arsenal's Eberechi Eze to discuss his move...
21m ago from SkySports.com
Mikel Arteta confirms Gabriel injury and rues loss of...
t;li>Brazilian defender ‘out for weeks’ and to have further...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
'It’s always tough to predict a derby' - Alan...
Alan Shearer has backed Arsenal to beat arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'It's a blow' - Arteta confirms Gabriel out for 'weeks'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed centre-back Gabriel will be...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 Qualifying Results: Las Vegas Grand Prix times and grid...
Qualifying for the 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Start time of 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying
Find out when qualifying for the 2025 F1 Las... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1: Tombazis dismisses 'F2 pace claims'
The FIA's single-seater director, Nikolas... Read More »
31m ago from Pitpass.com
