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Discussion in 'F1' started by hairy_scotsman, Mar 24, 2014.

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  1. hairy_scotsman

    hairy_scotsman Formula 3

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    #26 hairy_scotsman, Mar 26, 2014
    IIRC, but I might be mis-remembering, the new cars were already designed and had been committed to when Wheldon's crash happened.
     
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    #27 hairy_scotsman, Mar 26, 2014
    I must say the "racing is dangerous, get used to it" responses never cease to baffle me. It not like some of us are asking for the drivers to be wrapped in bubble wrap or the we think all the danger should be removed. I just want reasonable precautions in the sport. I don't think it unreasonable to advocate designs that reduce the chances of cars needlessly going airborn or stacking as a result of a simple non-wheel-to-wheel collision.

    Why is there a difference pre-1994 to the present? It's because people didn't just let the "racing is dangerous" status quo get in the way of some change to make things safer for the driver and the fan. Did they go overboard here and there, esp in regard to some track design issues? Yep. Probably so, imho. But it's probably a good thing not losing multiple drivers each season.
     
  3. VIZSLA

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    #28 VIZSLA, Mar 26, 2014
    I'm bit bit of a purist when it comes to the sport and realize that some of the "romance" has been sacrificed for safety but there's no doubt in my mind that it has been well worth it.

    I was just looking at a photo from the 1970 Mexican GP. The fans were literally sitting at the edge of the tarmac. That sort of utter madness was accepted back then. Thank God it isn't now.
     
  4. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #29 Fast_ian, Mar 26, 2014
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    I hear what you're saying, but I'm also completely against any kind of 'bumpers' etc like they've done with Indycars. One of the essences of F1, and indeed the junior formulae that these guys (mostly) graduate from is the 'sticky out wheels'.

    The ones that make it (generally ;)) learn early on, back in their FF days, that you simply cannot interlock wheels or ride up someone's ass without dire consequences. At least to your wallet if not your life.

    There's plenty of other formulae where 'wheel banging' and 'trading paint' is not just tolerated but even encouraged. The taxicabs, touring cars and the even the DTM spring to mind.

    But they're simply different. Some great racing from all, but they don't float my boat the way F1 does, but to each their own.

    Hell yeah!

    Imola '94 was the wake up call that they needed though. Prof Sid got on the case, Bernie supported him and even Mad Max jumped aboard..... We know many aren't huge fans of the latter (! ;)), but one of his major achievements was driving through increased safety measures which at the time were still 'unpopular' among many of the teams. 'How can we afford it?' 'It'll drive us out of business'. 'It'll be the end of F1'......

    Oh wait....that's this year.... ;)

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
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