The actual geometry of Barcelona’s final corner was unchanged. But its nature had been transformed from a third-gear acceleration zone to a near-flat-inseventh blast by the changes made preceding the corner. Missing out the slow chicane had reverted the final corner back to how it had last been in 2006. The grip and power of current cars has made it incredibly impressive, turning the cars 90-degrees at around 170mph. “It’s a lot more enjoyable to drive,” said Max Verstappen after qualifying. “I mean, going into that last corner brings a smile on my face because that’s where an F1 car really comes alive.”