F1 engineer Pat Symonds says the relevant use of simulation and artificial intelligence can help Formula 1 make "more rational decisions" when fundamental rules changes are envisioned. Symonds was recruited in 2017 by F1 director of motorsport Ross Brawn to help with the research and writing of Grand Prix racing's future set of rules which will be introduced in 2021. In F1's quest to improve the spectacle of racing, simulation has become a valuable tool to evaluate rule changes. Brawn sees slow and steady changes as best approach for F1 To explain the benefits of sim software and A.I., and how they are applied, the former Benetton, Renault and Williams technical director offered...
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