Regulations Are Hurting Red Bull’s F1 Performance
Japanese Formula 1 (F1) driver Yuki Tsunoda will make his Red Bull Racing debut at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. The team demoted New Zealander Liam Lawson after poor qualifying and race performances in the season’s first two grands prix. Lawson’s struggles certainly haven’t helped, but Red Bull’s downturn started before he took over the team’s second seat—and sporting regulations may be to blame.
F1 teams develop their cars (two cars and two drivers per team) under a strict regulatory framework set each year by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), aimed at balancing competition, improving safety, and enhancing sustainability. These regulations evolve constantly, forcing teams to adapt their designs and strategies.
In 2024, the most significant changes in the FIA’s regulations were the simplification of front wings, a revised u
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