Speaking in an interview with F1.com, the former F1 team boss said:

Brawn led F1’s efforts to develop new radical regulations that focus on allowing cars to follow each other closely at all speeds, thereby improving overtaking potential. Originally planned for the 2021 season, the regulations were delayed for a year due to the pandemic.

Following a close championship battle last season that saw the two title protagonists head to the final race of the season level on points, there’s a general sense of excitement and optimism about the new season.

With new cars that are deliberately designed to improve closer racing, combined with an even distribution of young and capable talent across some of the best teams on the grid, 2022 is expected to deliver an even better season than its predecessor.

Despite the general expectation that the new regulations could upend the current grid order, Brawn feels that it’s important for F1 to remain a meritocracy, where only the deserving take victories and pole positions.

He further said:

Brawn feels that while some of the mid-field teams might not turn out to be championship contenders, the new regulations have the potential to increase the number of championship protagonists from more than just one or two top teams.

F1’s new regulations could have negative effect on racing: Norris

Lando Norris believes the new regulations that are designed to improve overtaking might reduce the number of on-track battles in 2022. The McLaren driver feels the number of great on-track battles between drivers seen during last season was down to the difficulty in overtaking, and therefore made for good entertainment.

The new regulations, which allow cars to follow each other closely at all speeds, however, might reduce the number of sustained battles. Speaking in an interview with RaceFans, following McLaren’s 2022 car launch, the young Briton said:

Meanwhile, Norris also concedes that several potential battles never materialized last season, especially at high-speed circuits due to the downforce loss that the following driver experienced when closely following the driver in front. He feels that while battles such as the Hungary duel between Hamilton and Alonso might not happen, the new season could bring in other forms of on-track battles.

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