Axing DRS in favour of active aerodynamics, Lando Norris has urged Formula 1 to preserve the integrity of racing, and not step into a “fake” and “scripted” scenario next season.

Next season Formula 1 will undergo the biggest technical reset in the sport’s history, putting new cars and new engines on the grid at the same time.

Lando Norris: I don’t want things to be too fake, too scripted

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

The new cars will be smaller, lighter and more agile while the engines will run with a 50/50 split between combustion engine and electrical power.

Amongst the changes is the introduction of active aerodynamics with moveable front and rear wings.

Axing DRS as an overtaking tool, the drivers will instead switch between a high-downforce ‘Z-mode’ for corners and low-d

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