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What if...

Discussion in 'F1' started by WPOZZZ, Mar 16, 2019.

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  1. WPOZZZ

    WPOZZZ F1 Veteran

    Aug 22, 2012
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    Honolulu, HI
    F1 drivers still needed to use a shifter and clutch pedal? None of the flappy paddle stuff that shifts in milliseconds.

    I wonder how competitive today's top drivers would be?
     
  2. fer312t

    fer312t Formula Junior

    Nov 16, 2010
    805
    It would be the same crew up front...
    And of course it would be ideal if this was the case - would be near the top of my list if I were writing the regs.

    Incidentally, they say Michele Alboreto was one the most beautiful 'gear changers' of all time - anyone see or hear him in person?
     
  3. P.Singhof

    P.Singhof F1 Rookie

    Apr 19, 2006
    4,819
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    Peter Singhof
    They would be just as competitive as those in the past if they would have the same practice...
     
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  4. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 11, 2005
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    Toe Knee
    Schumie :D



     
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  5. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Mar 24, 2008
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    Yep. Though a larger amount of unforced errors (or forced) could be made. And before people say F1 would go backwards from technology...we don't have traction control, abs, active suspension or stability control etc, either.
     

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