Is this how they intend to change us from gas guzzling power hungry drivers to more eco friendly drivers?
Our heroes are Formula 1 drivers, Nascar drvers, Rally drivers etc. All adrenaline pumping fast and furious 0-100 in 2.something seconds and top speeds around 200+mph just like we have grown accustomed to.
Now it appears that the rules behind F1 are changing. The main one being no more pit stops. This means they have to carry their fuel load from the go and they will need to have vehicles which can handle that. That’ll mean they will be slower and sturdier. But will still be heavier on that later laps when the fuel is almost gone.
Nowin the past it speed went up, corners taken faster and performance and handling improved. Now it will change with the emphasis being on getting the most bang out of the fuel. The car that needs the least fuel at the start will be lighter, faster and more controllable while the others are more cumbersome. Get a good start and then cruise rather than race.
The innovation will be diected towards making the consumption less and thus the emphasis will be different.
Looks like the F1 committee has been infiltrated by Greens. I wonder though what it will do to the sport, will it be just as good as before or will it become boring as cars try and squeeze the last drop of juice out of the car. If it turns boring then the manufacturers and advertisers will pull out and we will all turn to the US for the latest Nascar races. At least the Americans know how to live. (Until Obama turns his eyes, from the teleprompter, on to dirty, noise racing cars anyway)
I can see it now. Accelerates from 0-60 in 15.2sec just like a F1 car. Whoo Hoo. I can hardly wait.
Rules, they screw the fun out of everything.
Simple answer to what will happen – the sport will die!
It’s appalling. The top level should find its own level without interference.
Ivan,
I’m not so sure. I think it will change and other areas will take off. F1 will be here for a while yet.
Of course, if the sponsors decide it’s time to leave then it’ll be gone.
James,
Give the public their bread and circuses.