The F1 field got a first chance to properly sample the new cars over three days in Barcelona last week following the overhaul of the technical regulations.
The revised aerodynamic designs are set to make it easier for cars to follow each other closely, leading to more on-track action and overtaking.
Initial feedback from drivers about the new cars has been positive, with many noting their improvement in following other cars and reduction in dirty air, as well as the added benefit of ground effect for high-speed corners.
But besides noting the weight increase of the new cars, a number of drivers pointed out another drawback was the reduction in visibility due to the larger wheels and the tyre deflectors at the front of the car.
McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo acknowledged that it was “definitely a little more tricky” to see out of the cockpit as there was “more in the way”, with the onboard cameras typically exaggerating a driver’s vision from the cockpit.
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