The impact to the chassis is massive if you happen to be talking about an engine which is a stressed member of said chassis. The gearbox and entire rear suspension ever since about Ferrari 312T in 1975 quite literally hangs off the engine.
I reject your fantasy and substitute it with reality.
It has an impact yes but no more of an impact than the refuelling ban had in 2010 with the massively larger tanks. All changes have an impact on chassis no matter what they are but 2010 certainly isn't regarded as a major rule change year, is it?
Max Verstappen ‘wowed’ by Mercedes ‘gold nugget’ in fresh Red Bull exit claim.
“Max would want to put himself in a position where he has the best chance he can to [win].”
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Oliver Harden...
Indeed. So good to see a driver and team change a car so much for the better in service.
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