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On one hand, I'd like to see unlimited power, technology, and develpment, while keeping all electronics (except for engine management) out of the cars. No driver aids, 3 pedals, and manual shifting would be fine. Let's SEE some of that "driver skill" at work.
On the other hand, Formula 1, just like any other formula car racing, means just that-- using cars built up to a specific "formula." The original idea being that somewhat equal cars will be created, leaving the racing and other exciting acts, in the hands of the drivers. This new set of rules would seem to do just that, leaving the drivers to do the tough part, actual racing, not the engineers, bankers, and sponsors.
Other than stunting automotive development, I don't see a big problem. In fact, it may lead to even more creative solutions since the engineering will have to be applied w/in even stricter parameters.
Would it not be exciting if everyone drove a Ferrari (or whatever the fast flavor of the season is)? Paint them all different colors and I bet the racing would be some of the tightest ever. Shouldn't this be about *racing* as opposed to about the depth of one's bank account?
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