A new season is almost upon us, and the atmosphere is one of hope and expectation. The perfect time, then, to gather together some familiar F1 faces to debate the prospects for an exciting 2017.
TODAY,THE TALK IS OF TYRES.
Back in 1911, Michelin opened their UK headquarters on the Fulham Road in West London. Now known as Terrance Conran’s Bibendum restaurant, it’s a fitting location for us to preview a new season of F1.
On the side of Michelin House are mosaics featuring historic drivers, cars and races from 1906. Appropriately enough, there’s a Mercedes, a Renault and an engraving of the Circuit des Ardennes – a destination that F1 still visits for the Belgian Grand Prix more than a century later.
The dining area still gently slopes down towards the road, where mechanics used to roll tyres into a fitting area. Sitting around one of the tables today are three Formula 1 experts, ready to offer their views on the year ahead.
Joining us this late February lunchtime are Sky Sports F1 analyst and commentator Martin Brundle, former Williams technical chief Pat Symonds, and respected writer and broadcaster Peter Windsor. F1 Racing’s James Roberts is also present to chair the debate.
There are a multitude of changes for our pundits to discuss, from the new technical regulations to the arrival of Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes. Here, then, are their thoughts on the new season.
THE NEW REGULATIONS
James Roberts: Pat, what was the motivation for the new technical regulations and what can we expect to see this year?
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