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For the past two or three years Formula one has captured my heart,
I’m sure it’s captured a lot of other hearts as well.
But during the last season I think that F1 has become an unfair sport for the drivers.
Why?
Because drivers like Michael Schumacher always from the first or second row of the grid and then he ends up getting into the lead and romping of into the distance.
Which is all very well for Michael but it’s not very fair on the other drivers.
So what could we do to make it fairer?
Well we could categorise the cars like they do in the touring cars.
Maybe they could categorise them corresponding to their engine horsepower.
But then that would effectively be making F1 into a lower form of motor sport!
So the next thing that could be done to make the competition fairer is to make a rule that all the drivers must have the same amount of horsepower in their engines.
That way the drivers would have a better chance of keeping up with the other drivers.
They could choose any make of engine but they must all have the same amount of horsepower.
This would certainly make things fairer and there would be a lot more competition.
But it just wouldn’t be the same.
So maybe they could restrict the drivers maximum lead to maybe 17 seconds or something.
But I can’t really see any of those things happening!
So maybe the FIA people are doing the right thing by helping out the smaller teams by bringing in the new one engine rule!
‘cos lets face it without the new rule the smaller teams may never get the chance to catch up with the big boys of F1.
So there lays a small glimmer of hope for the smaller teams.
Infact it may even help some of the bigger teams like Mclaren or Jaguar.
But I can’t help thinking that some of these past few races have been rigged.
There was a lot of controversy over the last race. Barrichello had won that race fair and square.
But the Ferrari Boss only went and pulled team orders just at the last corner.
Therefor letting Schumi win.
Was it just to break his Jinx? at Spain or was it for other reasons.
If it was for other reasons then I can’t think what reasons those reasons could be..
Schumi surely didn’t need the points.
It would have been real nice if the Ferrari Boys let Barrichello have some glory for a change other than letting Michael have it all.
Also I reckon half the races Michael has won.
Why?
Because it’s all very well winning four or five races but winning 8+ races seems a little bit farfetched.
Michael may be the greatest driver of all time but I think he’s starting to turn into a bit of a glory hog.
Of only Mika Hakkenin were here he’d soon show Michael who’s boss.
What Formula one needs is a complete refurbishment of the top drivers.
Maybe the younger generation could be given a chance to show there worthiness.
I very much doubt though if any of this will ever happen.
Especially as Michael Schumacher is trailing yet another championship win.
Something that could be done that would make things fairer without affecting the race itself would be to limit the amount off championships a driver can win in a row.
Maybe they could limit it to two championship wins, that way drivers like Michael would have to back down and let somebody else win the championship for a change.
I think most of the smaller teams would appreciate the chance at the championship.
But yet again I wouldn’t expect to see this happen.
So I guess the one engine rule will have to do for now.
So With the recent palaver at Spain I reckon Formula1 has entered it’s dark ages.
But there is no question about it Formula1 is one of the most popular motor sports in the world, in fact personally I’d say that F1 is the most popular sport in the world next to football.
So I raise a glass to the drivers and teams that make up my favourite sport F1.
*Raises Glass*
Here’s to Formula One!
I’m sure it’s captured a lot of other hearts as well.
But during the last season I think that F1 has become an unfair sport for the drivers.
Why?
Because drivers like Michael Schumacher always from the first or second row of the grid and then he ends up getting into the lead and romping of into the distance.
Which is all very well for Michael but it’s not very fair on the other drivers.
So what could we do to make it fairer?
Well we could categorise the cars like they do in the touring cars.
Maybe they could categorise them corresponding to their engine horsepower.
But then that would effectively be making F1 into a lower form of motor sport!
So the next thing that could be done to make the competition fairer is to make a rule that all the drivers must have the same amount of horsepower in their engines.
That way the drivers would have a better chance of keeping up with the other drivers.
They could choose any make of engine but they must all have the same amount of horsepower.
This would certainly make things fairer and there would be a lot more competition.
But it just wouldn’t be the same.
So maybe they could restrict the drivers maximum lead to maybe 17 seconds or something.
But I can’t really see any of those things happening!
So maybe the FIA people are doing the right thing by helping out the smaller teams by bringing in the new one engine rule!
‘cos lets face it without the new rule the smaller teams may never get the chance to catch up with the big boys of F1.
So there lays a small glimmer of hope for the smaller teams.
Infact it may even help some of the bigger teams like Mclaren or Jaguar.
But I can’t help thinking that some of these past few races have been rigged.
There was a lot of controversy over the last race. Barrichello had won that race fair and square.
But the Ferrari Boss only went and pulled team orders just at the last corner.
Therefor letting Schumi win.
Was it just to break his Jinx? at Spain or was it for other reasons.
If it was for other reasons then I can’t think what reasons those reasons could be..
Schumi surely didn’t need the points.
It would have been real nice if the Ferrari Boys let Barrichello have some glory for a change other than letting Michael have it all.
Also I reckon half the races Michael has won.
Why?
Because it’s all very well winning four or five races but winning 8+ races seems a little bit farfetched.
Michael may be the greatest driver of all time but I think he’s starting to turn into a bit of a glory hog.
Of only Mika Hakkenin were here he’d soon show Michael who’s boss.
What Formula one needs is a complete refurbishment of the top drivers.
Maybe the younger generation could be given a chance to show there worthiness.
I very much doubt though if any of this will ever happen.
Especially as Michael Schumacher is trailing yet another championship win.
Something that could be done that would make things fairer without affecting the race itself would be to limit the amount off championships a driver can win in a row.
Maybe they could limit it to two championship wins, that way drivers like Michael would have to back down and let somebody else win the championship for a change.
I think most of the smaller teams would appreciate the chance at the championship.
But yet again I wouldn’t expect to see this happen.
So I guess the one engine rule will have to do for now.
So With the recent palaver at Spain I reckon Formula1 has entered it’s dark ages.
But there is no question about it Formula1 is one of the most popular motor sports in the world, in fact personally I’d say that F1 is the most popular sport in the world next to football.
So I raise a glass to the drivers and teams that make up my favourite sport F1.
*Raises Glass*
Here’s to Formula One!
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At least the FIA are trying to do something about it.
but the changes won't be drastic.
But at least it'll be an improvement.
but the changes won't be drastic.
But at least it'll be an improvement.
The plans have been released to the proposed changes to the Monaco track. Check them out at:
http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story/11038
http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story/11038
They should resurface the middle of the hotel section in Monaco.
Dangerous part of the track that
Dangerous part of the track that
Generally the nature of the Monaco track prevents car parts flying upwards so safety fences aren't too important. Because very little overtaking is attempted, contact is generally at low speeds and cars don't get two damaged. Armco barriers tend to absorb energy quite efficiently so cars don't get too damaged.
I would like to see Monaco stay on the calander.
Whatever it takes,
So long as they don't take it of the calendar!
Whatever it takes,
So long as they don't take it of the calendar!
Your Honour wrote:
> Doughnut Monster wrote:
> But with the cars getting safer and safer these days I don't see any
> reason to take Monaco out of the claendar.
>
>
>
> It's not driver safety I'm thinknig of, it's the safety of spectators
> and marshalls.
Yes that's something I am rather concerned about to.
There are no safety fences tha portect the marshal or infact the sectators.
Unlike in other tracks where there are safety fances everywhere that protect bothe spectators and marshals.
But You can't exactly put any safety fences up around Monaco can you.
Because Monaco ain't a purpose built track.
If there were safety fences up around Monaco then they'd look out of place when the race is over and the streets of Monaco are back to normal.
But it would be nice if there were at least temporay safety fences up around Monaco.
> Doughnut Monster wrote:
> But with the cars getting safer and safer these days I don't see any
> reason to take Monaco out of the claendar.
>
>
>
> It's not driver safety I'm thinknig of, it's the safety of spectators
> and marshalls.
Yes that's something I am rather concerned about to.
There are no safety fences tha portect the marshal or infact the sectators.
Unlike in other tracks where there are safety fances everywhere that protect bothe spectators and marshals.
But You can't exactly put any safety fences up around Monaco can you.
Because Monaco ain't a purpose built track.
If there were safety fences up around Monaco then they'd look out of place when the race is over and the streets of Monaco are back to normal.
But it would be nice if there were at least temporay safety fences up around Monaco.
I've been watching since '91, maybe before. The first race I remember was Monaco that year. My dad's always watched it and I just grew up with it on. He's always been into motorsports as he used to race motorbikes. He even raced against Damon Hill when he rode bikes.
I remember Imola '94 but the changes since then have made F1 much safer and more popular. The amazing thing is no one died in an F1 car between '86 and '94 and no one died in a race before '82. But since then improved safety has made F1 better and more popular.
Monaco has also changed since '94 and there are future developments planned. Malaysia is one of the best tracks as it was planned with the idea of overtaking. The Russian track currently being built has the same philosophy and one of the European tracks possible Silverstone will be scrapped. With the Russian threat many tracks are improving their circuit, including Nurburgring, Hockenheim, Silverstone, Monza and Imola. The future of more exciting and safe races is coming soon.
I remember Imola '94 but the changes since then have made F1 much safer and more popular. The amazing thing is no one died in an F1 car between '86 and '94 and no one died in a race before '82. But since then improved safety has made F1 better and more popular.
Monaco has also changed since '94 and there are future developments planned. Malaysia is one of the best tracks as it was planned with the idea of overtaking. The Russian track currently being built has the same philosophy and one of the European tracks possible Silverstone will be scrapped. With the Russian threat many tracks are improving their circuit, including Nurburgring, Hockenheim, Silverstone, Monza and Imola. The future of more exciting and safe races is coming soon.
I can remember everything that happened in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. I think it shall stay with me for a long time.
Doughnut Monster wrote:
> But with the cars getting safer and safer these days I don't see any
> reason to take Monaco out of the claendar.
It's not driver safety I'm thinknig of, it's the safety of spectators and marshalls.
> But with the cars getting safer and safer these days I don't see any
> reason to take Monaco out of the claendar.
It's not driver safety I'm thinknig of, it's the safety of spectators and marshalls.
Grandprix wrote:
> Karl Wendlinger went into a coma in the 94 season. What a tragic year
> that was.
It was definately a season i'll never forget, for all the wrong reasons though.
I guess I was always going to happen at some point though, and it did bring about a big improvement in F1 safety. It's a shame that such a tragic series of events needed to occur to prompt action from the FIA to monitor driver safety properly and strive for the best precautions.
> Karl Wendlinger went into a coma in the 94 season. What a tragic year
> that was.
It was definately a season i'll never forget, for all the wrong reasons though.
I guess I was always going to happen at some point though, and it did bring about a big improvement in F1 safety. It's a shame that such a tragic series of events needed to occur to prompt action from the FIA to monitor driver safety properly and strive for the best precautions.
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