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They keep trying to slow the car down to safer speeds. With Schumi's ultimate car the top speeds on the long tracks would be astounding. The G-forces would be inhumane, and the costs would be HUGE.

The only reason they race is for entertainment of the audience. Just like any televised sport, it is all about getting viewers and fans. When the races get boring the fans quit watching. F1 really needs to have more passing and lead changes to make it exciting. It is great when your favorite driver starts on the pole, leads for every single lap and has the fastest race lap. It is boring when you are a fan of the rest of the field.

My solution is eliminate all the electronic drivers’ aids. No more paddle shifting, put a stick and a clutch pedal back in the car. No ABS, NO traction control, and only minimal aero to keep the cars on the ground. We don’t want cars flying into the air like some of the Lemans cars did. I can see the need to an air restrictor to limit HP.

I do like the current rule of no refueling. Everyone starts with a fixed fuel load. You have to make it to the finish line to win. One spec of tire for everyone.
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