Formula 1 fans might have had a first look into the future as an image depicting a concept 2021 car has been published on Twitter.

Liberty Media's managing director of motorsport, Ross Brawn, has been working hard on a new set of design regulations aimed at improving the racing by making the cars less sensitive to dirty air and putting an emphasis on driver skill.

An initial step towards that vision will take place next year with the introduction of new front and rear wings as well as changes to the bargeboards, however, a bigger overhaul is expected in just over two years time.

Now, we have the first opportunity to see the direction Brawn's F1 is heading with a car that in many ways combining the simplicity of 2009 with the more aggressive designs of today.

The front wing and nose section is particularly different with a much simpler design and that is a pattern seen across much of the car.

The image also offers a look at the next generation Halo which the FIA is working on, from that the central strut appears further forward than currently with the halo itself seemingly thinner.

Finally, the 18-inch rims that were included in the recent tyre tender for 2020 are present with the rear wheels slightly shrouded by the design of the rear wing.

Brawn spoke about the new concept, along with Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola, during a Tech Talk with fans ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.