what’s new in 2022 and how have rules affected racing?

Anyone who has taken a glance at the new batch of Formula 1 contenders can see that things will be different in 2022.

The regulation changes are regarded as the biggest shift in F1 since 1983, but the aims of the new rules are relatively simple. A move away from complicated ‘overbody’ aerodynamic devices and the reintroduction of ground-effects (the creation of downforce using the car’s floor) are meant to reduce the impact of ‘dirty’ air.

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