Verstappen sees F1’s tight rules as a hindrance, sparking debate on whether stability is actually stifling innovation.
If F1 performances are converging, is this solely due to the passage of time, namely the stability of the current regulations over several years?
Partly, of course, but Max Verstappen has offered another explanation: the aerodynamic regulations are so restrictive that they naturally bring the possible solutions closer together, and ultimately, the performances. With a more open set of rules, the gaps would be less significant.
“These regulations don’t really offer many different directions.”
“With the cars of the old specification, those from the 2021 regulations, there was much more to be done, and now I think it’s almost as if you’re reaching a sort of ceiling, a bit more easily than with other cars.”
Does Max Verstappen resent Red Bull’s competitors for emulating the Milton Keynes team? Not in the slightest.
“So yes, some people are very skilled at analyzing everything we do, and sometimes you see things similar to ours on other cars, but that’s normal.”
“I would do the same, if I were behind, you look at the best team and you try to learn from what they’re doing.”
Nevertheless, the tightening of performance is excellent news for F1 fans, who are witnessing closer Grand Prix races.
For his part, Max Verstappen has said he loves the Grand Prix races he dominates outrageously… but isn’t averse to facing a bit more of a challenge race after race. Even if it means being under pressure.
“These races where you might be a bit more under pressure, where you have to drive at 100% all the time, I think that’s normal.”
“I mean, I’ve done that in the past. But it’s natural when teams get closer to you. Last year, during some races, it wasn’t necessary to drive at 100%. That’s just how it is.”
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