Newey warns new rules make F1 more dangerous


Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany (L) celebrates on the podium with Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey after winning the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi, October 27, 2013. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) - Formula One's 2014 regulations may have made the sport more dangerous rather than improving driver safety as intended, Red Bull's title-winning technical wizard Adrian Newey said on Tuesday.

The Briton, who designed the Williams that Brazilian triple champion Ayrton Senna died in 20 years ago as the sport's last driver fatality, voiced his fears at the start of pre-season testing in southern Spain.

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