i have been watch F1 for a few years now and i have to say F1 has become less and less fun to watch due to the following reasons:
-constant changing rules making the small teams hard to be competitive
-constant changing rules without meeting its aims(pointless rule changes
-less and less overtaking(real racing) more and more pit stop strategy(like a chess game)
-too much politics involved
-interpretation of rules makes the whole sport look like a spelling contest
so i would like to purpose i set of rule that can really make F1 better. im aware of the post topic about a possible perfect racing, but i like formula 1 to be changed rather than make a new series, because the fact is racing rule are complex to say the least and by modifying the technical regulations of formula 1 we give the fan around the world a chance to see hope in formula 1 and racing in general
here what i believe the FIA wants:
-green technology
-more audience
-more manufacturers
-more money
-1/2 of want the fans want
here what i believe the fans(us) wants:
-no more politics
-change the rules rather than changing the way you read it
-more old fashion(i want to overtake you on track/you are in my way) racing
-cars that are more balanced(all cars with in 8 tenth would be nice)
-more development so that F1 can be seen as the pinnacle of development
from the requirements above i have develop a set of rules that will hopeful make F1 better. i hope some of you guys read on and comment on my ideas
engine:
-allow all variations of engines with limit to no more that 10 cyclinders
-a total mount of 100L of fuel be used during a race
-allow KERS system to power the car as well as the engine
-fuel must be all the same for each team perfertably the fuel for road cars
-a possible reduction of 10L every 2 years of racing.
reason:
-hybrid cars create green house gas as well, like all the other claimed replacement of fossil fuel. KERS system is really the way to go.
-limit of 100L will make the team develop KERS system as well as improve the fuel consumption of the cars, team from now on will only develop for efficiency, rather than power.
-turbo cars are alot fuel efficient than naturally aspirated cars and i think targeting these areas will hope the automotive industry develop the green technology in the future
-since the technology in F1 can be used in road cars of the future more manufacturer will be drawn into F1 and hence more money and audiences
-if the cars are becoming too powerful i see why not. 30L of fuel per 100km on a track, which is about the amount that of a high performance sports car, surely this rule will help the development of engines alot.
-this will also help to slow the car down and hence improve safety.
-less fuel will make the team use less wings and hence cut down on downforce
tyres:
-slick tyre that is very durable
-slick tyre that provides less grip than present tyres
reason:
-i realy don see how more mechanical grip can improve racing. more grip for tyres means more grip at all speeds and even more on when the cars have good downforce. more grip will also help the cars to brake and acclerate better at slow speeds and they will be at high speeds more than now and more downforce wil be affecting the cars' performance on track. by having less grippy tyres cars will be slower and less aero will be affecting the cars performance.
-less grip means less potential difference between cars
say the new tyre have 1/2 of the grip now, the cars will be generating less grip on every kg of downforce. say a good car has 5% more downforce than the slower car, 1/2 the grip will mean that the speed difference is reduced and hence the field will be closer. examples of less grip is when the track is wet, and thats why wet races are so fun to watch
-durability of the tyres
i hate to see driver changing their style because of the wear on the tyres
i hate marble on track that scare away driver who want to overtake
more durable tyres means that the driver can do what ever they want and drive every lap like a qualy lap, if we can get the tyre manufacturer to develop a tyre that lasts 2 races and make the drivers use it for 1, i believe we will see alot more aggression from drivers and more battles and possibly more mistakes that would lead to more overtaking.
aero
-cut the front overhang by 10cm and with by 40cm
-drop front wing to 5cm above the plane
-cut the width of rear wing by 30cm
-make the teams manufacture front and rear wings by using FIA certified (non flex)carbon fibre
reason
-i like little winglets on the cars that make the flow of the car better and thats really want development is about.
-you cant really have a aero neutural car, but make it less aero affected and better for towing is ther real solution
-no more flex, even out the field.
-reduce cost of developing special weaves of carbon fibre for the front and the rear wing
-reduce width => reduce aero influence from the car in front. In 2007 Mclaren had a narrower front wing than Ferrari so they are able to follow and overtake cars a lot easier and hopefully this will do the same
-lower wings means less aero affected in corners
-cutting downforce is not for F1, i would rather the tyres are less grippy, because cutting down force cuts drag and since cars are so aerodynamically efficient these days it will only be a matter of day before they are at the same speed.
qualy:
-make the third period the same as the first 2, no race fuels in the car
reason:
dont speculate on each others' strategy just go all out on qualy
outcome:
-teams develop green technology quicker and better
-no pit stops
-drivers fighting for position all over the place
-no more i will pit later and drive in the clear air and leap fog you
-more i have to overtake you in the next corner
-less field spread
-more balanced team
-more manufactures
-alot of developement
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I do karts for the kind of races you (and I) wish. I believe that many changes were designed for smaller teams, but the "we're the pinnacle" declaration is always there.
). I would do the same with drivers (for example, the worst two drivers go to F3 and viceversa), but perhaps that's too radical.