Teams build up vast databases on how the different Pirelli tyres perform at different circuits and in different temperatures so the new F1 tyre allocation regulation differences will make the data they’ve collected this year with the new Pirelli 18 inch wheels less valuable. However Ross Brawn and the FIA look set to make small changes year on year that may switch up the pecking order on a more regular basis and next season’s tyre regs will certainly challenge the teams again. Teams also prefer stability in the car design regulations because now in the cost cap era budgets are tight and rolling over car concepts from year to year makes the finances go further. However, F1 power unit manufacturers don’t like the regulations changing much because the R&D costs to build the modern F1 power units are so high. Of course with regulations almost unchanged for 8 years since 2013, Mercedes AMG F1 have won the last 8 constructors’ titles, but with big changes in the aero packages of the cars this season, that dominance looks to be at an end. So in 40 years no team won more than 2 consecutive championships, mostly due to the FIA regularly tinkering with the regulations. Williams had a run of 3 between 1992-1994 and the only other run of three consecutive years of winning was Ferrari between 1975-1977. Prior to Ferrari’s 6 year dominance from 1999-2005 no the longest run for a racing team winning consecutive championships was McLaren 4 years between 1988-1991. This mostly prevented dominance by one engine manufacturer or chassis builder. Ross Brawn was appointed as MD and his input as a respected former engineer in the sport has been invaluable when working on regulation changes and his influence will see exiting new tyre allocations for 2023.įormula One used to change more often its regulations during the first half century of the sport. Liberty Media acquired the commercial rights to F1 in 2017 and immediately went about strengthening their technical team. The newbies currently running Formula One are learning how to teach a new ‘dog’ old tricks.
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