A new era of Formula 1 has dawned in 2022, with a wholly revised breed of cars hitting the track at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the start of pre-season running.
Jolyon Palmer is just a few years out of frontline F1 driving himself, and spent the three days in Barcelona casting his expert eye over the action from trackside, as this new generation of machines – which generate much of their downforce via ground effect-inducing venturi tunnels on the underside of the cars – were put through their paces.
READ MORE: Hamilton fastest on disrupted final day of pre-season running in Barcelona
Hit play in the video up top to see what the former Renault racer made of the first proper action of 2022.
Next Up
Related Articles
Ricciardo opens up on the ‘humiliation’ he felt amid F1 exit
BettingThe 5 drivers most likely to qualify fastest in Mexico
UnlockedQUIZ: How much do you know about the drivers in the F1 '300 club'?
How F1 drivers and strategists tackle the Mexico City Grand Prix
Perez reflects on his F1 career in photos ahead of 300th GP
Formula 1 publishes first sport-wide Social Impact Report