Renault chief gives change cautious welcome

Renault’s executive director of engineering Pat Symonds has given his backing to the new set of rule changes but has warned there could be less overtaking.

Renault’s executive director of engineering Pat Symonds has given his backing to the new set of rule changes proposed by motorsport’s world governing body, but has warned there could be less overtaking.

On Friday, the FIA drafted new regulations - to be pushed through at the end of the season - as it has long been recognised the rising speeds of today’s Formula One cars need to be curbed.