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Mercedes boss backs aero development handicap

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has expressed his support for Formula 1’s new aerodynamic development handicap despite his squad having the most to lose from such a rule. The ‘aerodynamic testing restrictions’ (ATR) to take effect from 2021 allow the constructors’ champions the least development time, while the last placed team will be allowed the most, with a linear, sliding scale for all teams between. Although the Mercedes-AMG Formula One Team blocked the introduction of reverse grid qualifying races for the second grands prix at repeated circuits during the 2020 season, Wolff believes that ATR is a sensible measure to help equalise the field....
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