Ross Brawn will be a prominent figure as F1’s new on-track era begins in earnest in a month’s time.<\/p>\n
The formerly retired team technical director and boss is returning to the sport this year as sport managing director in the post-Bernie Ecclestone era.<\/p>\n
However, the 62-year-old said previously that he had little interest in returning to F1 in a full-time capacity.<\/p>\n
Asked if he will attend the grands prix in 2017, Brawn told Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport: “At the beginning of the season, for sure.<\/p>\n
“And I will come to the tests because I want to see how the new cars look. We have a radical change of rules ahead of us and we should find out as soon as possible what impact this could have on the show.<\/p>\n
“I want to be prepared for what awaits us in Melbourne,” Brawn added.<\/p>\n
Finally, relations appeared strained between Brawn and the now deposed Ecclestone in recent weeks, but Brawn said the 86-year-old is an “icon”.<\/p>\n
“Totally unique,” Brawn added. “Absolutely irreplaceable.<\/p>\n
“That is why formula one has been reorganised,” he explained. “I can’t imagine anyone who could manage the sport as he did.<\/p>\n
“The sport is deeply indebted to him. I hope he will come to a few races and continue to support us,” Brawn said.<\/p>\n
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