News Details
Head rubbishes talk of new rules improving racing
Former Williams man Patrick Head reckons anyone who believes the new-for-2017 rules will improving the race has 'got rocks in their head.' This season Formula 1 welcomes a new aerodynamic package that includes wider tyres as well as front and rear wings. The intention is to make the cars appear more aggressive looking and up the pace by five seconds per lap. It is also hoped that the new package, which increases downforce, will make for better racing by bunching up the field. Head says that is nothing more than wishful thinking. 'If anybody was thinking of these rules with the aim of closing the field up then they've got rocks in their head,' he told The Guardian newspaper. 'Any time you...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Head rubbishes claims of new rules closing the field
F1 design veteran Patrick Head is dismissive of claims that 2017 rules...
9y ago from Pitpass.com
F1 rules overhaul unlikely to close up the field in...
Despite the predictions of many experts, former Williams Martini Racing...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
F1 on wrong path with 2017 rules shakeup – Designer
F1 designer worried about 2017 rules shakeup A well-known F1 engineer is...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
New F1 rules will hurt smaller teams and spread field...
Williams co-founder and former engineering director Sir Patrick Head says...
9y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia is "not that worried"...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Lorenzo slams Yamaha riders including Fabio...
Five-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo slams Yamaha riders, particularly...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The mountain Yamaha has to climb with its V4-powered...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin: Marco Bezzecchi was "on another...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut returns him to the...
Mick Schumacher began his IndyCar career this past weekend, competing in...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the 2026 IndyCar season-opener...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Mick Schumacher taken out on opening lap of...
Fans of Mick Schumacher could switch off early after his IndyCar debut at...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gallery: IndyCar kicks off 2026 season at St. Pete
Motorsport Week has exclusive images from the IndyCar curtain-raiser in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lando Norris samples Toyota rally car alongside Oliver...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Leaning into Rice and Zubimendi for Brighton trip
Morning. It's another tough one this evening as we visit Brighton, and the...
11m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: Arteta set to speak to media LIVE!
No description available...
17h ago from SkySports.com
Report: Arsenal and Man United join the race to sign...
Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has been linked with a move away...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arteta wants 6ft 3in giant who tormented Arsenal in...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito at...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: FIA postpone race over Iran missile attacks,...
The FIA, the governing body that controls... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Retired Marko says Verstappen ‘doesn't need advice...
Mar.4 Newly-retired Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut... Read More »
31m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Piero Ferrari not predicting title despite...
Mar.4 Ferrari heir Piero Ferrari has refused to... Read More »
31m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
