F1 cars will be just as quick as last year, says Pirelli

The FIA introduced a raft of measures over the winter aimed at slashing downforce to put less strain through the tyres.
The new regulations included cutting away a section of the floor ahead of the rear tyres, outlawing holes and slots in this area, plus reducing the size of rear brake ducts and diffuser strakes.
The hope was for the changes to cut back on downforce by 10 percent, with a …Keep reading