Nov.15 (GMM) F1's traction control ban is a "backwards step" for formula one, McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa has said.
Although his Woking based employer is heavily involved in the supply of standard ECUs in 2008 and beyond, the Spaniard said in Barcelona that he would prefer if teams remained free to govern their own electronics.
"Without traction control it is much more difficult to accelerate -- you have to apply your foot on the throttle much more carefully," de la Rosa, 36, told the Spanish newspaper Marca.
"It is more fun to drive but also more difficult," he added.
"We are going to see more mistakes because it is easier to lose control when you are pushing, but there will be the same winners.
"Personally I prefer cars with full electronics. In terms of technology and safety, I think it is a backwards step," de la Rosa said.
In terms of the effect on the stop-watch, however, de la Rosa thinks formula one ingenuity will claw back the lost lap times.
"Improvements will be found in other areas. I am sure that by the time we get to Australia, the lap times will be the same as we saw a year ago," he said.
Written: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:12:15
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