The Race F1 Podcast Tech Show: Our verdict on the 2022-2025 rules - and where F1's next regulations have gone wrong
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Dec 18, 2025 In this insightful discussion, former F1 technical director Gary Anderson shares his critiques of the 2022-2025 regulations, advocating for precise tweaks over sweeping changes. He highlights the pitfalls of ground-effect issues and introduces ideas for reducing car complexity. Meanwhile, Andrew Boyarji, customer CTO at Atlassian, reveals how their AI tool Rovo is transforming Williams Racing's experimentation and performance through better knowledge sharing. Together, they tackle the future of F1 regulations and the impact of tech on racing.
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Don't Throw Out What Works
- Gary Anderson argues rule overhauls often discard valuable elements instead of fixing faults incrementally.
- He believes targeted mid-cycle fixes would preserve strengths while removing specific flaws.
Winter Reset For New Regs
- Gary recalls teams shifting focus to new regulations months before a season ends due to constructor payouts.
- He describes winter as a time to reorganize pit equipment, manpower and priorities for new rules.
Shrink Cars To Simplify Aero
- Reduce car size and weight to force simpler, less vortex‑dependent designs.
- Mandate visible brake discs and eliminate inner brake duct aero to cut needless downforce devices.