Pierre Gasly calls for major F1 change: 'Too much negativity'

Pierre Gasly has acknowledged that there is “too much negativity” surrounding the new F1 regulations as he issued a fresh call for change.

Drivers have been left frustrated by the limitations of the new power units, which require a fresh approach to harvest and deploy energy.

The cars lose speed at the end of the straights as they run out of battery deployment, creating a 'yo-yo' effect when racing.

Max Verstappen has gone so far as to suggest that he could opt to walk away from F1 due to his dislike for the new rules.

Gasly stated the drivers do not have as much influence as before, leaving him displeased.

“Honestly, I find there's a bit too much negativity around it and I don't like that,” Gasly told media including RacingNews365.

"I really think that we still take too much away from the drivers. When you're driving in sector 1 [at Suzuka] and you've got a certain grip, it doesn't really matter. 

“The battery, all these things, you've still got to be at the limit of the grip you get given.”

Gasly called on F1 to use the current April break to address the changes and improve the quality going forward.

"Definitely, I agree with what others are feeling, the straight with the battery management, etc. I believe in F1, I think we all agree,” he said. “We all see the same stuff. 

“We all speak the same language. We all want the sport to be as good as it can be. I'm sure we'll do what's best.
 
"It's a bit of a review. I'm sure [during the] break everyone's going to make the best of it to try to get the F1 in better shape."