Ross Brawn: “The door has always been open for drivers”

2021 must see the arrival of new technical regulations expected to encourage more numerous and more intense fights on the track, in order to respond to the problem of races which too often become a long procession, without any real continuous fight for victories or places on the track. the podium.

Lewis Hamilton had also expressed his opinion at length on the expectations initiated by these regulations, evoking his new role as “consultant” to the FIA, during the very last meetings held by the federation. The world champion said he was encouraged by the commitment shown by Ross Brawn, Motor Sports Director of Liberty Media.

The latter believes that the pilot’s contribution Mercedes is essential to best outline the contours of the future F1, so awaited by fans. “We are well aware that Formula 1 must make a significant change of direction if it wishes to maintain its position as one of the most followed sporting spectacles in the world, comments the former technical director of the Team Ferrari.

All key players – ourselves, the FIA ​​and the teams – agree on the objectives and there is broad consensus on the main principles, such as the introduction of the budget cap and a fairer distribution of income, while that on the technical aspects, the FIA ​​collaborated with engineers from all the teams. It will be great to have direct input from the drivers.

We now need to iron out the details and we are pleased that Lewis has expressed confidence in our work, including on topics such as the new circuits. For example, the new circuit in Vietnam was specially designed to create conditions for spectacular racing and overtaking.

The door for drivers has always been open and it is a shame that this opportunity has not been taken by all parties in the past. It’s a pleasure to see this new initiative. In summary, Lewis, we are delighted with your contribution and all the pilot contributions. »

To see the new outlines of the 2021 regulations, however, it will be necessary wait until October, a decision having been taken to further postpone the final writing of the rules, in order to answer certain questions remaining unanswered by the drivers.