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Originally Posted by ted
Cost would go down per foot if they made F1 cars smaller, improves racing/passing?
Save all the historic sidewalks of Monaco from race track improvements too.
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I believe costs would indeed go down.
Seems that all the hybrid/regen/battery technology is what adds weight, size, and complexity, ie. costs. Sure......safety structures/crush zones have added some size, but I don't think that is the majority factor (as shown by IndyCar).
A car who's only power source is the combustion engine should be significantly smaller/lighter. The FIA could still maintain enviro-sensitivity by mandating a synthetic/renewable fuel.
I'll defer to the Captain if I'm wrong.