rohit1594 wrote:SiLo wrote:Soon it will be called GP1 and Formula 2.
I don't think so. Current Formula 1 is not just about sheer lap times and screaming sound of the cars (louder doesn't necessarily mean better); the technology used since this year is unparalleled in any other form of fuel-racing, not to mention the relevance to road-car technology! I am pretty confident that terms like 'ERS', 'turbocharger', 'energy recovery', 'heat energy' etc. will soon be quite common across most of other motorsport categories.
In fact, we should be really proud of the bold steps Formula 1 has taken to shift to this expensive but technologically advanced solution.
Sorry, Formula 1 has never had anything to do with road relevance, ever.
Go back and trace the entire history of F1 back to 1950, and you'll see all claims of road relevance are about as weak as the tires Pirelli produces for F1.
Even the current engines have nothing to do with road relevance as hybrid engines were already around in the 1990s, so it's not as if they can claim they were somehow first on this front.
What F1 was noted for on the engine side --all grand prix cars for that matter followed this 'formula' if you will-- outrageous engines that were simply in line with what one expected out of normally aspirated exotics. Turbochargers are not new to other motor racing series, rally racing had turbocharged engines in 1980.
F1 is not leading any technical revolution I'm afraid, nor is the technology at use unparalleled compared to any other motorsport. Try watching LMP1 to see what they're doing and how much more interesting it is. The Toyota TS040 Hybrid is far more impressive than an F1 car on the engine side of things. A pity they didn't last at Le Mans this year.
F1's current technical "prowess" is a giant marketing gimmick, always has been.
