Formula One ( F1 )

I can't remember if it's one or two changes of direction that are permitted.

It's not so much the number of changes in direction, but I remember drivers getting penalties for moving around in the braking zone.

Its arguable, but I think rally driving kept Kimi sharper than Schumey, in retirement. Rally driving at the top level requires concentration and reaction abilities that sometimes exceed Formula 1 requirements. I think Kimi can win one this year. He's getting better and better every race, whereas the others are doing more or less as expected.....Daniel Ricciardo excepted.

I agree that if Mclaren doesn't get some good updates soon, they will be playing catch up. Even Ferrari have turned the corner.

I don't doubt that Kimi can win a race, but I wouldn't put that down to Kimi's rallying (which wasn't a fantastic success if we're being honest), but that Lotus/Renault/Genii/Lada whatever they're calling it these days is a fantastic car. The Mercedes isn't really a race-winning car yet, not as bad as the Ferrari but in the same league.