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Radio restrictions a challenge, but good for racing - Rosberg
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Championship leader Nico Rosberg believes the new rules limiting pit-to-car radio communication positively emphasizes the drivers' role. Criticism was directed towards the teams and drivers by fans and pundits in the past year as excessive radio information relayed to drivers was considered a form of 'coaching' which diminished the role and input of the latter. Rosberg, who appreciates the restrictions, admits they complicate a driver's job behind the wheel but that is exactly what Formula 1 needs: more driver independence. "I like the direction because now we're more on our own," the Mercedes driver told Autosport. "What's more important now is the...
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