UNDER THE HOOD

ASSESSING REAL PERFORMANCE IS COMPLICATED

The 2021 season will certainly be remembered for years to come, and one hopes the lasting memories will be of the competitive fights throughout the field rather than some of the more controversial aspects.

It is perhaps inevitable that a close battle will lead to more occasions when driving standards and even regulatory procedures become the focus of attention and, when the battle is close at the front, it is inescapable that polarised opinions will be formed. But let’s put that aside for a moment