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[kerc]

Let me tell you why I ask...

I work as a software developer, usually working with legacy code that's converted to a modern platform. Old applications usually start off as a nice program, clean and tidy. But then, corporate requirements, tight deadlines, and debugging start messing them up, to the point where they become a hodge-podge of code, patched in all places, and a nightmare to fully understand. Sometimes the code can be salvaged and migrated, but in other occasions, you're better off rewriting the old code.

I think Formula 1 is approaching that same status, fast.

They come up with ideas on the fly, rules modifications, technology modifications. One year we have KERS, then next no, then again yes. Ribbed tires, then slicks, then smaller front tires, then there's talk of 17" wheels. Shortcuts (wtf?). Convoluted rules regarding flags, pit stops.

It has turned from "let's build a car that meets these specs and race its wheels off" to "damn, let's make sure we don't violate any rules, and in the meanwhile try to race a car" kind of thing.

Tech specs fly around wildly, cars get patched up, rules are made and then questioned...So, maybe it's the time to re-write the Formula 1 rulebook. Look a bit to the past, look at the best seasons ever, see the tech and race specs, get a bit from here, a bit from there, and like re-creating a brand-new clean software package based on old needs, they shoould be able to provide us a clean, clear, exciting racing series that truly represents the pinnacle of motor sports.

Comments?

[headless]

Not a bad point tbh

[The Planet Steve]

Either that or just keep the rules the same for a season or two and see how it pans out.

[RA Dunk]

I could go with that, then ditch some of the crap tracks at the same time

[madbrad]

I hate to say this but sometimes they botch it so bad it makes one long for the Balestre days. At least then fans were guaranteed a good show thta was not artificially forced.

[EwanM]

I hate to say this but sometimes they botch it so bad it makes one long for the Balestre days. At least then fans were guaranteed a good show thta was not artificially forced.

Balestre was king.

[kerc]

I hate to say this but sometimes they botch it so bad it makes one long for the Balestre days. At least then fans were guaranteed a good show thta was not artificially forced.

That's one of the things that bothers me; you see, if your Formula is good enough, you don't need to come up with contrived schemes to make it attractive...

[EwanM]

I hate to say this but sometimes they botch it so bad it makes one long for the Balestre days. At least then fans were guaranteed a good show thta was not artificially forced.

That's one of the things that bothers me; you see, if your Formula is good enough, you don't need to come up with contrived schemes to make it attractive...

You have to ask why they persist on changing things though?

[ChOnG]

Give teams the freedom to use how much money they want, smaller teams can make it big. Just takes time. You would never see a budget cap in football for example.

Before when teams had freedom there was alot of variety,different engine sizes all trying to out-do each other. Some might push the limits to far and suffer technical problems, some might not push enough.

If the teams had the freedom, i think they would already have came up with ways to overtake more.

[Frostythesnowman]

Give teams the freedom to use how much money they want, smaller teams can make it big. Just takes time. You would never see a budget cap in football for example.

Before when teams had freedom there was alot of variety,different engine sizes all trying to out-do each other. Some might push the limits to far and suffer technical problems, some might not push enough.

If the teams had the freedom, i think they would already have came up with ways to overtake more.

Bingo!

[darwin dali]

Give teams the freedom to use how much money they want, smaller teams can make it big. Just takes time. You would never see a budget cap in football for example.

Before when teams had freedom there was alot of variety,different engine sizes all trying to out-do each other. Some might push the limits to far and suffer technical problems, some might not push enough.

If the teams had the freedom, i think they would already have came up with ways to overtake more.

American Football does have a budget cap.

[madbrad]

In the old days small teams could become mighty. Williams was the best example of that. I don't think it's possible for the current also-rans to grow at all the way it is set up now.

[nish2280]

I actually think they should make major changes on the aero and mechanical side every two years so that we see a good mix of racing and not just the top teams dominating due to the extensive research they carry out with their large budget.

[racechick]

You make some good points Kerc. They keep messing and getting further from what everyone wants-good on track racing and battles. And definately far too many silly rules.

[bud]

Good points there Kerc, i agree that looking to what worked in the past is a very logical way to bring overtaking up to scratch, perhaps too logical for the guys running the show....