Former Williams technical chief Pat Symonds has played down expectations that the new 2019 rule changes aimed at improving the racing between drivers won't be a 'transformation'. Formula One teams will unveil their 2019 challengers next month ahead of testing which will include simplified aero in the attempts to limit the effect of 'dirty air' during head-to-head racing, allowing drivers to follow each other easier. Speaking at the Autosport International, Symonds explained that the changes would present an improvement, but not revolutionise the sport. “It became obvious that we could do something for 2019 in simplifying the front wings,” he said. “That is purely to...
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