With the 2021 season coming to an end, the teams are already preparing for next year as several changes have been made to the regulations. Even if the new rules make the races more exciting, they can be very restrictive and make it difficult for the team.
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McLaren technical director James Key is skeptical of the 2022 regulations and says they are full of hurdles. However, teams and drivers would try to overcome this obstacle and build competitive cars for the new season in Formula 1.
McLaren’s director is concerned about the new regulations
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Teams and drivers are already looking for ways to tackle the new rules for next season. However, Key believes that the 22 ‘regulation is filled with obstacles that are difficult to overcome.
In a conversation with GPFans, as quoted by FormulaPassion.it, Key said, “Don’t expect double speakers or arguments of this nature. The rules on aspects of this nature are very restrictive. However, there are many areas that can be interpreted in which a difference can be made. Let’s say there are ‘traps’ in the regulation. “
Formula 1 F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 9, 2021 McLarens Lando Norris in qualifying REUTERS / Umit Bektas
“It is possible that there will be teams that have“ aligned ”the car better than others when we finally see the cars on the track. However, it is not possible to intervene to correct problems or gaps in the current season. It will be a task that will be postponed until the following year, ”he concluded. (Translated from Italian via Google)
A battle for third place in the championship
While Mercedes and Red Bull are fighting for the championship, McLaren engages in an intense battle with Ferrari for third place in the table.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris during the REUTERS / Anton Vaganov race
It looks like the Woking team is 7.5 points behind their rivals from Maranello. With the upcoming United States Grand Prix, the team led by Zak Brown hopes to score maximum points and further extend its lead over Ferrari in the championship.
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