F1 rule changes: Sexier, faster and more aerodynamic cars for 2017 season

The technology of Formula 1 is forever racing ahead, but 2017 sees an even bigger shake-up than usual as the sport responds to criticism that it became too predictable in recent years.

Mercedes has claimed the constructors championship at a canter for the past three years, and fans have long been complaining that it is all too predictable.

Not only that, the balance between man and machine was tilted too far in favour of the latter. In short, the pinnacle of motorsport had become too easy for the drivers, the cars too easy to drive.

‘Who are these glamourpusses, who show up, smile for the cameras and cruise around the track a few times in fantastical cars that do all the work for them?’ F1 lovers have been grumbling into their Bellinis. Probably.

Former driver Mark Webber and veteran Fernando Alonso have said that modern drivers just do not have it as hard as they did back in the day.

So what has Formula 1 done to make things better?…

MORE F1 rule changes: Sexier, faster and more aerodynamic cars for 2017 season – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)