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Formula 1 implemented several changes for the cars that will be taking part in the new season. Not everyone appreciated the changes, with several drivers openly expressing their dissatisfaction. The new 2022 cars will hit the track on Wednesday in Barcelona offering F1 fans a chance to see what they will look like in motion.
This will be the first preseason session after a significant overhaul of F1 regulations. Both drivers and teams will get a chance to have a first-hand feel of what to expect in 2022.
Formula 1 has employed several changes to promote better racing standards. The changes mainly revolve around safety, competition, aerodynamics, and downforce.
Current F1 cars lose a lot of downforce around corners, trying to overtake or close a gap. 2022 F1 cars should have better aerodynamics after the front and rear wings underwent a complete restructure to tackle this problem. There is also a 3D floor that generates efficient downforce without disruption.
The new F1 cars will use 18-inch, low-profile tires instead of 13-inch, and feature spoke wheels, wheel covers, and winglets for better airflow.
The sport will also adopt a new fuel called E10 for reduced emissions. Also, each car needs to withstand 15 percent more energy in front and rear impact tests for driver safety.
Ross Brawn, F1 Motorsports boss, said that all the efforts made by the governing body were not to make it less exciting, but achievable for more teams, improving competitiveness but still making it fair enough for the best to win. He added that he still doesn’t think the new regulations will dramatically affect the order of things.
According to the new regulations, the preseason testing runs in two sessions. The first session begins in Barcelona on Wednesday through to Friday, while the next session in Bahrain runs from March 10th to 12th.
It will be the most extended F1 season, with about 23 races starting with the one in Bahrain next month.
Formula 1 has employed several changes to promote better racing standards. The changes mainly revolve around safety, competition, aerodynamics, and downforce.
Current F1 cars lose a lot of downforce around corners, trying to overtake or close a gap. 2022 F1 cars should have better aerodynamics after the front and rear wings underwent a complete restructure to tackle this problem. There is also a 3D floor that generates efficient downforce without disruption.
The new F1 cars will use 18-inch, low-profile tires instead of 13-inch, and feature spoke wheels, wheel covers, and winglets for better airflow.
The sport will also adopt a new fuel called E10 for reduced emissions. Also, each car needs to withstand 15 percent more energy in front and rear impact tests for driver safety.
Ross Brawn, F1 Motorsports boss, said that all the efforts made by the governing body were not to make it less exciting, but achievable for more teams, improving competitiveness but still making it fair enough for the best to win. He added that he still doesn’t think the new regulations will dramatically affect the order of things.
According to the new regulations, the preseason testing runs in two sessions. The first session begins in Barcelona on Wednesday through to Friday, while the next session in Bahrain runs from March 10th to 12th.
It will be the most extended F1 season, with about 23 races starting with the one in Bahrain next month.
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