P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri has said the new F1 power units are something the drivers need to get their “heads around” — and that the chassis behave “quite differently” to the previous cars.
Oscar Piastri emphasized that the behavior of the new generation of F1 cars differs significantly from that of the previous ground-effects era.
F1 revamped its power unit and chassis regulations at the conclusion of the previous season.
Piastri noted that F1 drivers will need to adapt to the changes introduced, particularly with regards to the new aerodynamic rules and smaller, lighter cars.
The removal of DRS in favor of an overtake mode button is expected to promote more overtaking opportunities on the track.
With the introduction of active aerodynamics, the front and rear wings will adjust their configurations based on whether the car is on straights or in corners.
Piastri highlighted the increased energy management necessary with the new power units, which now have a 50/50 split between traditional combustion and electrical power, posing a significant challenge for all drivers.
Despite the focus on the power units, Piastri also emphasized the significance of adapting to the changes in car behavior resulting from the new regulations.
