The 2022 F1 season is one of great technical upheaval, with the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations. The goal is to allow cars to follow each other more closely, reducing overheating and the effects of dirty air, and other aerodynamic disturbances. But will F1 really reach its goal?
Nico Hülkenberg (who tested the F1 2022 in the Aston Martin simulator), in his new column published on LinkedIn, seems to doubt it: since F1 will ultimately be almost as fast as in the previous regulations, which F1 did not necessarily foresee, the amount of downforce released will be greater, and the aerodynamic disturbances will also be greater than predicted by the FIA
In short, even if his speech is optimistic, the former Force India and Sauber pilot is preparing people for a possible small disappointment with the quality of the show…
“After one of the most spectacular and exciting Formula 1 seasons we have seen, a great revolution awaits us. The objective: to improve the show with tighter and even more intense races, by bringing the starting grid closer. “
” To this end, a vehicle model has been developed in collaboration between F1 and FIA, which is expected to produce much less than the we call it “dirty air”. In theory, a car behind another should be able to follow much better in the corners and therefore have better overtaking possibilities. I am of course interested in this development, which is why I have already taken a closer look at the future car. “
” Listing all the changes in detail would take the place of a book, so let’s focus on the effects. The objective was to be a little slower, to have an F1 more difficult to drive, to focus more on the drivers who can make the difference rather than on the performance of the car and the aerodynamics. From my first experience, new cars are pretty darn fast and not necessarily slower than the last generation. »
« In the simulator, the cornering speeds are extremely high, so the risk of “dirty air” is always present and it is difficult for me to imagine that it will be easy to follow another car comfortably at these speeds. “
” Anyway, I hope we will be positively surprised. As soon as pre-season testing begins, drivers and teams will experience how the cars actually behave on the track. »
From a driving point of view, this change will certainly be positive for Nico Hülkenberg: the talent of each driver should be more important. But won’t visibility in the cockpit be too much reduced by the arrival of the larger 18-inch Pirelli?
“The skills and talent of the pilots are still gain in importance. “
” The driving experience hasn’t changed much either, at least in the simulator. It will be very interesting to see if these cars can really follow the car ahead of them better. “
” One thing that jumps out is that the cars have a more futuristic look and in the future they will have 18 inch rims instead of 13 inches. By the way, those wider tires don’t make any difference to the rider’s visibility. The pilot will simply see more rim. Otherwise, the new model differs from its old version from the front to the rear, especially under the body; it will look very different for some teams. »
A very fluid hierarchy?
Finally, Nico Hülkenberg does not risk predicting the hierarchy of this year, but possibly predicts few surprises; and a rapid evolution of the hierarchy as the Grand Prix progresses. Which is normal at the start of the rules.
“I am also impatient to see which team and which driver will have the best start. This is where the wheat will be separated from the chaff, and these are the guys who learn fast, adapt quickly and adapt well to new conditions that will be in the lead at the start. “
” Later in the year things may change as it will be a huge learning curve for everyone involved. Developing racing teams will shake things up in such a long season. It’s too early to make any predictions, but I would be very surprised if the best teams from previous years weren’t in the lead. “
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