• Categories
    • Accessories
      • Exterior Accessories
      • Interior Accessories
    • Cleaning & Detailing
    • Electronics
      • Audio
    • Engine & Performance
    • Home Care
    • Motorbikes & Bikes
    • Off-road Vehicles
    • RV Campers
    • Tires & Wheels
    • Tools
  • About Us
GrandPrixTimes
  • Categories
    • Accessories
      • Exterior Accessories
      • Interior Accessories
    • Cleaning & Detailing
    • Electronics
      • Audio
    • Engine & Performance
    • Home Care
    • Motorbikes & Bikes
    • Off-road Vehicles
    • RV Campers
    • Tires & Wheels
    • Tools
  • About Us

Symonds admits overtaking could be harder under ’17 rules

Pat Symonds has admitted that overtaking hasn’t been addressed in the new 2017 rules, which have now been agreed upon with a first draft set to be distributed amongst the teams next week.

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel recently called for changes to ensure overtaking is looked at in the new rules, as both raised concerns that following an identical car in dirty air makes it impossible to pass.

However, Williams chief technical officer believes overtaking could actually become harder due to an increase in downforce, as a result of revised aerodynamic regulations aimed at delivering a five to a six-second reduction in lap times.

“My belief is that the more downforce you have on a car, the harder it is to follow. And this [2017] car has more downforce,” said Symonds.

Whilst the Overtaking Working Group (OWG) has been tasked with finding a solution, Symonds – who is a member of the group – doesn’t think their work will counteract the increase in downforce.

“Therefore irrespective of any niceties that the Overtaking Working Group may have come up with, and irrespective of whether one believes them or not – I know what short cuts we did against the true scientific process – the fact is if you’ve got more downforce, the harder it is to follow.

“I think that’s simplistic, but nevertheless quite a true view.”

Featured Posts
  • 1
    Daniel Ricciardo returns to Red Bull as a third driver
    • November 24, 2022
  • 2
    Post-season test: Ferrari drivers take over the top three
    • November 23, 2022
  • 3
    Logan Sargeant confirmed as a 2023 Williams F1 driver
    • November 21, 2022
  • 4
    Abu Dhabi GP: Max Verstappen Finishes the 2022 season with another win
    • November 21, 2022
  • 5
    Abu Dhabi GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen gets the final Pole position for the 2022 F1 season
    • November 20, 2022
Categories
  • Accessories (2)
  • Audio (2)
  • Blog (20)
  • Cleaning & Detailing (20)
  • Electronics (12)
  • Engine & Performance (10)
  • Exterior Accessories (10)
  • General (8)
  • Interior Accessories (4)
  • Mechanics (15)
  • Models (3)
  • News (59)
  • Tires & Wheels (9)
  • Tools (6)
  • Travel (1)
GrandPrixTimes
  • About
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Grand Prix Times

Input your search keywords and press Enter.