Reports F1 will delay new rules again to 2023 are “wrong”
In the round-up: Claims Formula 1 will delay new technical regulations by another year to 2023 are “wrong”, a spokesperson has said.
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What they say
Last year Formula 1 postponed its new technical regulations by one year to 2022 as a cost-saving measure. A spokesperson for the championship rejected reports elsewhere that a further year’s delay is now being considered:
Any suggestion the 2022 regulations will be delayed is wrong and has not been discussed.
The new regulations are designed to improve competition on track and give our fans closer racing. This combined with the new financial regulations will improve Formula 1 and create a healthier and stronger business model for the whole sport.
Quotes: Dieter Rencken
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