Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen Unhappy With 2021 F1 Rules Making Cars Slow

On Thursday, the new 2021 Formula One regulations were revealed by Liberty Media in a press conference ahead of the US Grand Prix 2019. However, there were a few concerns about them, including Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

The primary objectives of the new technical, sporting and financial rules is to try to make racing closer and more dramatic. On Thursday, a new design for the 2021 cars was presented in the press conference.

However, the new can was met with mixed reactions from fans and even the drivers. According to some, the new car looked incredible, but not many agreed with them on that account.

During the much anticipated announcement Formula One sporting director Ross Brawn said: “From 2016 to 2017 there was a huge increase in downforce. It was a case of ‘let’s make the cars go faster, let’s make F1 better’.”

“But what we actually did was make it worse, because the cars can’t race each other. It’s not what we want.”

“So, we’ll see in the end of the day. No matter how the cars look, if the racing is better for us, if it’s more fun, then that’s a win”

However, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was not interested in the car’s looks. Instead, he wants proof in the pudding, in other words he is concerned with race-ability. He said, “The main target is race-ability.

“I didn’t really enjoy driving the cars as much back then as I do now. Of course, we have to find a middle way in terms of following and stuff like that, and the cars will improve throughout the season.”

Meanwhile, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel agreed and said: “The cars are more spectacular now, and have been since 2017. Before that, I think it was quite slow. Now, we know what these cars can do. It is more exciting.

“The wrong direction, in my point of view, is that the cars are so heavy which is obviously related to some of the safety measures, but I think everybody accepts that.

“Obviously, on paper, the ideas are always great. But I think it will materialise a little bit more in the coming weeks.”