The new-generation cars of 2022 may only be a single second slower than the unprecedentedly-fast single seaters of this year. There have also been fears that the 2022 rules are so restrictive that all of the cars will look almost identical – but Key hits back at that narrative too. Key said teams will be “looking for loopholes” in the new rules, especially early on, but he also said a focus on the fundamentals will be even more vital. If that’s all you’re looking for, you won’t get very far.”. Finally, Key said the 2022 cars may look different to the concept models that were published by Formula 1’s authorities.

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