Max Verstappen, driver of Red Bull Racing, has recently commented on the regulation changes that will come into effect before the Miami Grand Prix. He described these modifications as “just a touch,” although he acknowledges their importance in improving communication between drivers and organizers.
The FIA and F1 have taken advantage of the April break to review the technical regulations. According to their analysis, the current races are entertaining and do not require drastic reactions. However, adjustments have been made to address related concerns, particularly regarding qualifying and closing times.
Verstappen believes that these changes will not significantly alter the course of the competition. The driver emphasized: “With the changes that have been made, I think it’s more a touch. After all, F1 is a very complex and political sport. Everyone has tried to do their best, but it won’t change the world.”
Regarding qualifying, it has been decided to reduce the energy recovery limit and increase the super clipping level to 350 kilowatts. This decision aims to lessen the emphasis on energy management, although Verstappen did not expect qualifying laps to be at the limit this weekend.
In his opinion, the real improvement lies in the fact that drivers now have a voice in decisions. Verstappen has held several meetings with Stefano Domenicali, CEO of F1, and with the FIA, discussing aspects he considers necessary for the future of this sport.
“The positive thing is that we have had good meetings with F1 and the FIA. I hope it is a starting point for the future, as I believe that we, the drivers, have a good understanding of what is needed to make F1 a more attractive product.” He expressed that if more drivers’ opinions had been taken into account in the past, some current situations might have been avoided.
Finally, in response to Domenicali’s statements about the current good situation of F1, Verstappen acknowledged that this may be more of a commercial perspective than a sporting one. His priority remains the purity of the competition and what drivers need to feel in the car.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
