Newey unhappy with new regulations for next year
Feb.8 - Adrian Newey is not happy about Formula 1's rules revolution for 2022.
Although the sport is collectively looking forward to the closer racing that the new rules should deliver, Red Bull's technical boss actually calls the move a "missed opportunity".
"I just think it's a shame," he told the Dutch publication Formule 1.
"I think if you come up with completely new regulations, we should make sure it's right. And these rules just aren't."
Newey, one of the most respected designers in F1 history, insisted that his views should not be interpreted as him being against "change or progress".
"I just don't think these are good regulations," he said.
When asked if Formula 1 therefore remains interesting enough to keep him in the sport for now, he answered "yes".
"But I do have to admit that I still need to find something to make these rules exciting from a personal perspective," he said.
Newey has been linked with a move to Aston Martin, where he would be reunited with Sebastian Vettel, but he appears to be fully committed to Red Bull.
"Williams and McLaren are great teams, but although I felt valued there I also felt like an employee. But at Red Bull, I feel a lot more responsibility," said the 62-year-old.
"I even have a bit of a fatherly feeling towards the team."
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What a load of crap from Newey when he developed the Williams ground effect cars that whipped all the old technology. Indycar proved this concept works and results in more even racing. More of the same Mercedes dominance and turbulent air making following impossible is bad for the sport. The real cost cap should include drivers salaries too.
What’s your suggestion to fix these new regulations genius? If you really cared about the sport you’d contribute with Ross Brawn and those trying to improve a predictable show.
If you really cared about the state of competition you would offer suggestions and input to Ross Brawn and the team developing new aero rules. Stop whining and think about more than yourself. Sick about hearing if Adrian is happy at his employer or not. The rules need a real salary cap that includes driver salaries and all costs. Giving back markers more wind tunnel and aerodynamic time is a step in the right direction.
Craig, are you arguing with your wife Teresa? Or your other login? Weird...
i think the problem with capping drivers salaries is exposed by ineos being not only part owner but also a sponsor of merc f1m all that will happen is ineos or a company with ineos group for eg will be personal sponsor for lets say LH and bingo he has his salary, aside from that in the rule book i think drivers cap salary is in for 23 or 24 yes
The F1 rules present many conundrums. The restriction of development and testing discourages new teams from forming as they can never get the development time necessary to develop a competitive package. As for the aero package rules a flat floor with limited wing planes and ventral strakes does make the aero more straight forward but may not limit cost as small tweeks in multiple angle aero surfaces become more important and more difficult and costly to tweek. As for increasing competitiveness, unless the loss of aero in close proximity to other cars becomes of limited effect to the liveliness and durability of the tires then there will always be limited close contact racing. There are no simple answers to generating more competition and close racing but continually changing the rules is not conducive to that outcome.