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De la Rosa comments on current generation of Formula One drivers

8 March 2022 at 14:02
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Former Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa has commented on Twitter about the current generation of Formula 1 cars and their drivers. According to the Spanish driver, the drivers today have it a lot easier than when he himself drove in Formula 1.

The F1 career of De la Rosa

De la Rosa made his debut at Arrows in 1999 and in the following years drove at Jaguar, McLaren, Sauber and HRT. He had his best season in 2006 when he replaced Juan Pablo Montoya at McLaren as the replacement for the one who left for NASCAR. He finished second in Hungary - his first and only podium finish - and he finished 11th in the championship.

Ironically, De la Rosa loses his seat in Formula 1 after that season, but he remains associated with McLaren as a test driver. In 2010, he makes his comeback at Sauber, but it is not a success. In 2012, he ends his F1 career at HRT. In total, De la Rosa drove 104 Grands Prix and scored 35 points.

How the best drivers distinguish themselves

Via Twitter, the Spaniard lets his hair down and compares the difference in weight between the different generations of Formula 1 cars. In his early years, the cars were at least 600 kilograms, today the weight is almost 200 kilograms higher.

"Let's not forget that the best drivers distinguish themselves when they drive light, difficult and nervous cars. Something to think about...", he lashes out at the current generation of drivers who he says have it a lot easier. Today, De la Rosa is technical and sporting advisor to the Techeetah Formula E team.