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Sikthskies wrote:It is already limited a ton. Modern cars aren't running around with slick tires, active suspension, etc. There's more than one route to a blistering pace in a (reasonably) technologically advanced car, just like there's already plenty of technology that's not allowed.I don't think F1 should be limited that much. It's more interesting to see what a team can come up with. I find it more interesting to see blistering pace from an extremely technologically advanced car. There is always overtaking to be seen inF1. Just not so much at the front.
diamond2a wrote:In soccer teams tend to at least make attempts at scoring. Oftentimes F1 barely even gets that. The polesitter has won all but one race this year, and that one was won by the 2nd qualifier. Races are decided at the first turn by the admission of the drivers. Not a lot of drama there. Not a lot of racing there. Just drivers parading rapidly around a "race" track and trying to "overtake" in the pits. Alonso ran the entire race at similar pace to Hamilton this week, and how many credible attempts did he make to pass? A couple? May as well just watch qualifying. No less racing, just as much pace, and more impact on the final outcome.Saying F1 doesn't have enough passing is like saying soccer doesn't have enough scoring.
diamond2a wrote:Why on earth would I do thatt?If you don't like the way soccer is set up go watch basketball, if you don't like F1, watch NASCAR.
diamond2a wrote:And those who choose to ignore weaknesses in their chosen series are doomed to watch it slowly degrade over time. No race series is perfect. F1 has some good aspects and some weaknesses. Why is it so distasteful for you to recognize some of the latter?There's something for everyone out there.
Sikthskies wrote:I guess I just prefer my racing to have racing if possible...For your last comment. Maybe we LIKE it as it is? Not trying to be hostile but I love the sport as it is
mattsteg wrote:and those who choose to ignore weaknesses in their chosen series are doomed to watch it slowly degrade over time. No race series is perfect. F1 has some good aspects and some weaknesses. Why is it so distasteful for you to recognize some of the latter?
diamond2a wrote:mattsteg wrote:and those who choose to ignore weaknesses in their chosen series are doomed to watch it slowly degrade over time. No race series is perfect. F1 has some good aspects and some weaknesses. Why is it so distasteful for you to recognize some of the latter?
Personally I'm more worried about the proposed legislation for 10000PRM V6 turbo-diesels in 2011, and regenerative braking and other such madness
Next year's removal of traction control OTOH should make things more interesting.
diamond2a wrote:See, now that's the sort of move that has potential to improve the racing. Curious how well they can enforce it with so much electronics between throttle and road. Wasn't enforcement-difficulty part of why they brought TC back in the first place?mattsteg wrote:and those who choose to ignore weaknesses in their chosen series are doomed to watch it slowly degrade over time. No race series is perfect. F1 has some good aspects and some weaknesses. Why is it so distasteful for you to recognize some of the latter?
Personally I'm more worried about the proposed legislation for 10000PRM V6 turbo-diesels in 2011, and regenerative braking and other such madness
Next year's removal of traction control OTOH should make things more interesting.
mattsteg wrote:See, now that's the sort of move that has potential to improve the racing. Curious how well they can enforce it with so much electronics between throttle and road. Wasn't enforcement-difficulty part of why they brought TC back in the first place?
Sikthskies wrote:With me missing a trading window I won't get maximum points even after the next trading window. I'll quote what Kimi has said, "there's still half a season left" (or something to that effect).Woo, top score. Even if that happened for the races remaining i would still be a few points shy of you Fox. Too little too late for me I fear
cubical10 wrote:I doubt it will change, since a large part of it is still down to the drivers getting good results. It's probably the best to ignore that political stuff anyways.Its official, McLaren are cheaters...
McLaren fined, stripped of constructors’ points
F1 : McLaren stripped of constructors' points
The drivers do not loose and points and the other teams will not gain any.
It will interesting to see how this affects the pool we are in, since McLaren run it...
Captain Ned wrote:cubical10 wrote:It will interesting to see how this affects the pool we are in, since McLaren run it...
Yeah, since I dumped Ferrari for McLaren/Mercedes in this last transfer window.