Designer says static rulebook means diminishing returns
Tuesday 11 December 2012 14:30, UK
Red Bull designer Adrian Newey admits it is becoming more difficult by the season to extract more performance from Formula 1 cars.
However, Red Bull's rivals might find it more difficult to close the gap in the wake of a redrafting of the 2014 technical regulations announced by the FIA last week. Changes have been made to the power unit regulations, with the aim of limiting technology in some areas in order to reduce development costs. Furthermore, changes made to bodywork design, originally aimed at reducing downforce and drag for increased efficiency, have reverted to 2012 specification.
