Formula Insane!

[v10motorhead]

What's all this fuss about slowing down F1 cars? F1 happens to be the pinnacle of motorsport, & the cars should be in a league of their own! They should be fast, I reackon we should make F1 faster! Heres how:

1. Introduce Twin-Turbos on the existing 3.0litre V10's (That way teams dont have to spend more money on R&D of engine blocks, just materials to withstand the new found power from the Turbos!)

2.Bring back Slicks with unlimited tyres available to each driver

3.Bring back side skirts & active suspension!

4.Arm F1 cars with motorised/hydraulic/pneumatic wings controlled by a computer/PLC to give max. downforce on corners & straights (If the drivers experience too much G-forces so what? Give them pressure suits!)

5.In the event of an accident, the cockpit should be fitted with an all arounf airbag/foam bag that deploys upon impact...

6.Make rules more flexible so that it allows engineers to test new systems & ultimately allow technology to filter down to our everyday cars.... Last thing to come out of F1 was Active Suspension back in the 90's, nothing after that, although F1 has given us turbos, ABS, traction contol etc... we need more!

7.To make races more interesting & to aid 'overtaking' split a 60 lap race into 2 races of 30 laps. After race 1, race 2 will be a full reverse grid, which means we might get to see Bruni or Baumgartner on pole & Schumi on P22!..... Imagine the carnage at the start of race 2!

Got any more suggestions? Drop in a line....

Although my ideas are far fetched, I'd like to know what fantasies exist out there....

Cheers,

Anson!

[akbar21881]

I agree!!!

[pompelmo]

i agree

[sharkie17]

bring back the vacuum car!!!! they were awesome!!!


(Ross Brawn proposed a reverse grid idea recently...or was it Jean Todt?)

[tempest]

I agree too! 4 wheel drive, like on the concept BMW did at the start of this year. Did anyone else see it? More traction, less drag and better tyre wear. Let the front wing as close to the ground as you want for more downforce.

Even if this cost heaps more, it wouldnt matter cause they could all tow massive signage boards and they'd still be faster

[Becker4]

while were at it, lets stick rocket engine on the back of the cars, and make them into hovercraft . . . . .

[sharkie17]

while were at it, lets stick rocket engine on the back of the cars, and make them into hovercraft . . . . .

rocket engine, yes. Hovercraft, no.

[Becker4]

hehe

[walter]

whoa, slow down people!

Keep it simple: -naturally aspirated v-whatever engine,
-less restriction on chasis & wing dimensions
-slicks


If you want to see technology seep into road cars, Alternative fuel sources would be helpful right about now. If road cars will switch to natual gas or hydrogen, Formula one may need to make that switch first.

but the most important thing that needs to happen is MORE TEAMS, more cars, and in turn more action.

[Becker4]

definatly, thats a good place to start.

[pompelmo]

yea why do they race in F1 simulators:)

[Guest]

Let teams built any car they like, with the restriction that a driver should be able to survive a top speed crash. Responsibilety for the teams, so they will have to come up with safety innovations in order to go faster.

[Guest]

isn't that how it is now ?

[bernard]

isn't that how it is now ?

No. There is such as a pain in the ass as regulations. Latest example would be BAR's torsion system.
So what if it costs money to make it, we don't need poor teams in F1! Why hang in if you haven't got the money it takes to compete?

[sharkie17]

Bernard, i agree with you.

they should all adopt Ferrari style nose cone and they will be golden.