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I think we have seen F1 peak as a spectator sport. There was an artificial level of interest generated by Drive to Survive that I'm already seeing going by the wayside with friends and family who are not necessarily motorsports fans. Even with some who do consider themselves to be fans of some forms of racing. It's just too "esoteric"or "cerebral" or something.
The most common complaint I hear is the "lack of racing". Same as it ever was... Granted, nothing could be further from the truth, but one is required to be a bit more knowledgeable about and committed to the sport to see the "racing" when the car that gets through the opening corners in the lead wins the majority of races. That's not going to retain the football fans, the baseball fans, nor even many NASCAR fans for that matter.
The time for Cadillac to have gotten in was five, maybe even ten years ago. When the F1 fanbase settles back down to its natural water level, I think a lot of new investors are going to be disappointed.
Of course there is always Liberty Media. When viewership starts to dwindle, look for them to attempt all manner of artificially induced "excitement ". Debris cautions here we come. I hope I'm wrong.
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