Formula 1 drivers say the series’ drastic aerodynamic changes for 2022 have made it easier for cars to follow each other closely and should improve overtaking.
After six days of testing concluded at the Bahrain International Circuit, where this weekend’s race will take place, drivers indicated they are encouraged by the progress F1 has made on a problem it has grappled with for decades.
George Russell, who ran closely with Lando Norris on more than one occasion during the tests, said he had “an interesting few laps” and “quite fun battles” with his rival. “It should make the all the races quite exciting,” he expects.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr said following other cars is “definitely on the easier side” now. “I think it’s better and there’s been some progress done there and I hope we can keep improving it because I think Formula 1 is doing steps in the right direction to make the show a bit better.”
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