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Modern F1 cars should ‘scare and terrify’ drivers
Modern Formula 1 cars should be more “scary” and “terrifying” for drivers and more physically challenging, according to former grand prix driver Karun Chandhok. Ex-HRT and Lotus racer Chandhok got the chance to sample Mercedes’ 2019 championship-winning W10 car as part of his punditry role with Sky Sports last year, completing a filming day run at Silverstone. Speaking at Autosport International, Chandhok said he found “nothing to fault” on the Mercedes and “as close to a perfect car as I’ve ever experienced”, but questioned whether it was fearsome enough for modern-day drivers. “If you take a step back though, you wonder is that good for Formula 1? I remember driving...
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