Verstappen makes gloomy prediction about 2019 F1 rule change
Verstappen makes gloomy prediction about 2019 F1 rule change
Max Verstappen has predicted that the aerodynamic changes to 2019's cars in Formula 1 will only serve to make the cars "uglier". F1 has changed the rules regarding front wings for next season, with the stated aim of improving on-track overtaking.
According to Verstappen, next year's cars will not lose downforce as a result of the change, which suggests that cars will still struggle to get onto the back of rivals.
Prototypes for next year's parts have already been seen in mid-season testing, with many of the fins and grooves removed.
[bijlage1]
Verstappen says he would rather have a car capable of overtaking than one that is quicker than any before it, but is unsure of 2019's changes will have the desired effect.
He said: "It might help a little bit, but what I'm already reading is that next year we'll have about the same downforce as this year, so I think that the benefit will be limited.
"It only looks somewhat uglier, but maybe the design will be refined before the next season.
"I do not necessarily need to break lap records. Of course it's nice if a car corners very fast, but if you cannot catch one another, it's not really a nice race.
"I think you need a bit of a balance between the two. However, it is also not nice to drive a car that has no grip at all.
"If I compare this year's car to the cars of 2015 and 2016 then of course, it's a thousand times better now. It was always sliding and blocking, still fast, but not a nice feeling to drive."
MORE: 'Verstappen is the only one who can beat Hamilton'
MORE: Verstappen reveals how Red Bull will avoid Honda disaster
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Red Bull chief admits interest in poaching TWO rival stars
- 13 minutes ago
Audi agree LONG-TERM F1 deal with star driver
- 58 minutes ago
FIA boss HITS OUT at 'court of public opinion' after interference allegations
- 1 hour ago
F1 News Today: Horner reveals Verstappen SECRET as team reveal surprise name change
- 3 hours ago
Ferrari announce DRASTIC change as Verstappen issues dire warning to bosses - GPFans F1 Recap
- Today 00:27
Hamilton sends strong message over Gaza deaths
- Yesterday 22:57
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860