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Drivers weigh in on prospect of racing 'slower' cars in 2021
Formula 1's new technical regulations are expected to lead to slower cars in 2021, but for most drivers, the ability to race more closely a rival overrides the loss of a handful of seconds per lap. The sport's new ground effect designs will sacrifice speed for the sake of producing better racing, as simplified aerodynamics will cause a loss of downforce while structural changes will equate to an increase of minimum weight. "We are expecting cars to be approximately 3-3.5 seconds slower per lap," said Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA's head of single-seater matters. "But we don't think that is the key parameter of the spectacle. We feel the raceability is the main target."...
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