Lewis Hamilton has once again expressed his disapproval at the way in which Formula 1 plans to increase the speed of the cars next year as part of plans to overhaul the technical regulations.
Whilst the new regulations governing the design of the cars for 2017 have only been outlined – with a detailed set of rules set to be agreed on April 30 – early indications are that downforce will be massively increased by way of new aerodynamic rules.
Hamilton argues that such a direction will not improve the on-track racing and has called for greater mechanical grip, such as that produced by wider and grippier tyres.
"There's been a lot of talk about the rules and whether the drivers should be more involved in decision making," Hamilton said, likely referencing a letter signed by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association which criticised how the sport is run, calling the current decision making process "obsolete and ill-structured".
Hamilton continued: "It's not our job to come up with ideas and we all have different opinions anyway.
"But personally, I think we need more mechanical grip and less aero wake coming off the back of the cars so we can get close and overtake," he explained. "Give us five seconds' worth of lap time from aero and nothing will change – we'll just be driving faster.
"I speak as somebody who loves this sport and loves racing. I don't have all the answers – but I know that the changes we're making won't deliver better racing."
