Formula 1 | Brawn on the new aerodynamic regulations: “The initial signs are encouraging”

In his personal space on the formula 1.com website, Ross Brawn expressed his first assessments of the aerodynamic regulations introduced by the FIA ​​for the 2019 season, underlining how the first data satisfied Liberty Media's top management on the driving front.

Despite the characteristics of the Australian track, historically complex from the point of view of overtaking, the Englishman noticed an improvement in slipstream driving, an aspect that suggests a clear positive change compared to previous seasons.

“Judging by the number of moves we have seen this year, the initial signs are encouraging”, said Ross Brawn. “There was an increase in overtaking, with some thrilling battles. Clearly all this is not only due to aerodynamics, given that there were different performances between the top group and the middle group, but the riders certainly commented positively on the changes."

On slipstream driving and overtaking maneuvers he added: “Many have said that the new cars are more slipstream neutral than in previous seasons. However, the Australian track is not an accurate test, which is why I would prefer to wait at least three races before drawing definitive conclusions on this topic."