Reigning Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg expects the new 2017 rules to "shuffle up" the pecking order.
The German driver announced his retirement from the series just days after claiming the F1 title at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dramatic regulation changes have been introduced for the new F1 season, with cars set to be several seconds faster due to new aero rules and wider tyres.
Rosberg believes the shake-up in the F1 regulations for 2017 will help to mix up the competitive order, after three seasons of Mercedes domination.
"Yes, I have seen it, because they start planning ahead so far in advance," he said of Mercedes' W08 Hybrid during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
"The ‘17 car was started almost one year ago, so by the end of the season in November, there’s a car in the wind tunnel on a small-scale model.
"So, I have seen exactly how it is and all the details. It is looking impressive. For the eye, it is looking great. I think it is going to be enjoyable for them to drive, I think, because it is going to be faster.
"As drivers, you just want to go faster and faster. It will shuffle things up, because very team has to start from scratch.
"It’s a revolution, not an evolution, so every team starts from zero with a blank piece of paper to build this new car. It will be exciting to see who is fastest."
In a different interview in Davos, Rosberg spoke more about his decision to retire from F1, admitting there is more to life than "driving in circles".
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