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Interview: Newey’s vision on what F1 should be
Throughout his career, we have seen many of Adrian Newey’s innovative ideas for the ultimate F1 machine, such as the Red Bull X2010 designed for Gran Turismo. Although delivering the perfect F1 car requires overcoming conflicting demands to create exciting racing. In a recent interview with Motorsport.com, Newey shared insights on the future of F1 and the balance between spectacle and social responsibility.
He discussed the challenge of choosing the power source, efficiency, and noise, as well as the importance of small and light chassis designs to maintain exciting racing. Newey emphasized the need for F1 cars to be visually quick on television, highlighting the ongoing debate around lap times and high-speed performance.
He acknowledged the inherent conflict between regulatory bodies seeking thrilling races and teams aiming for consistent success, suggesting that a balance between entertainment and competitiveness may never be fully achieved in F1.
