Lando Norris says drivers’ performances will make more of a difference to their results in 2022 due to the new rules Formula 1 has introduced for the upcoming season.
Major technical regulation changes have produced a new generation of cars which are a major departure from their predecessors in terms of looks and handling. They are intended to improve racing by making it easier for cars to follow closely behind each other.
Norris expects the differences in handling between last year’s cars and the new ones will create opportunities for drivers who suss the changes quicker than their rivals.
“It’s definitely a big opportunity,” Norris said at the launch of McLaren’s new MCL36 today. “To come out the blocks strong will always be a good thing, especially if or when you are going to have to change your driving style and so on. The quicker you can do that kind of thing, the quicker you can just keep making an evolution of that driving style and get better and…