News Details
Palmer: Unfit drivers will be found out
Jolyon Palmer reckons Formula 1's new regulations could hurt the less fit drivers in the field as they deal with faster cars and increased cornering speeds. This season Formula 1 is introducing a host of new regulations, including wider tyres and wings, with the aim of increasing speeds by up to five seconds per lap. However, faster cars means cornering speeds will also be on the up and Palmer reckons drivers who don't hit the gym in the pre-season could be 'found out.' 'I can see it making a difference,' the Renault driver told Autosport. 'We don't really know exactly the performance: we know the numbers, but we don't know what the tyres are going to do. 'If it is what we think, then I...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Unfit drivers will be "found out" in 2017 -...
Jolyon Palmer believes that Formula 1 drivers not working out enough will...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Some corners will no longer be considered corners in...
McLaren technical director Tim Goss says some corners will no longer be...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Faster 2017 F1 cars lead to Australian GP track...
The Albert Park circuit will undergo a number of track revisions ahead of...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Melbourne boosts safety barriers in response to faster...
The organisers of the Australian Grand Prix say they've been forced...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta leads first United States MotoGP practice...
Pedro Acosta led the way in the opening United States MotoGP practice...
58m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez escapes injury after nasty 190km/h crash...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
The FIM responds to the multiple ‘challenges' on...
The FIM - the governing body of motorcycle racing - has released a...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda’s 2026 bike feels “naturally fast” – so...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyffin Simpson explains restart crash in Arlington GP...
A late restart was attempted with one lap to go in the Grand Prix of...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hunter McElrea tabbed as reserve driver by ECR
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
How to watch IndyCar at Barber: Weekend schedule,...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Andretti boss explains Will Power’s steep transition...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Subaru teases new rally car for Japanese Championship
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta backs Kalle Rovanpera to “come back...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme suspended...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Arsenal monitoring long-time Mikel Arteta...
Arsenal are reportedly one of the clubs keeping a close eye on...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sandro Tonali delivers response following claims of...
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali did his talking on the pitch...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'That would worry me a bit' - Jamie Carragher sheds...
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal's lack of 'special players' will hurt...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
New: Liverpool & Arsenal handed boost in pursuit...
Liverpool and Arsenal may have been handed a boost in their rumoured...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mattia Binotto makes surprise Jonathan Wheatley Audi...
Audi F1 project chief Mattia Binotto has spoken... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Honda blames F1 absence for woeful start to F1 2026
Honda has blamed its absence from the grid for... Read More »
58m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton issues frank verdict as alarming Max...
Lewis Hamilton has had his say at the Japanese... Read More »
8h ago from RacingNews365.com
