there is no reason for those drivers to die in that violent conditions.. its not logical to make them race between trees which is bloody deadly..simple precautions would prevent most of those deaths ..
Absolutely, but I think we have gone too far now.
Most circuits have to have such large run-off areas, that the spectators are now too far removed - possibly one of the reasons Monaco still has a certain 'magic' about it, despite no overtaking. As you know, I live just down the road from Silverstone, so frequently go to free events and track days. Apart from the (old) start/finish straight, you are so far away from the track, you can't see the details on the cars, and lose the sensation of their speed.
Sport is for the spectators - they pay for it - so, yes, it needs armco everywhere, and safety fences to catch flying debris, but don't take the excitement away from those paying to watch it.
But the biggest issue IMHO, is sorting out true overtaking (not the pointless, artificial DRS tosh they have now). The drivers clearly lack the absolute fire to win at all costs - when they do discover this burning desire, excitement follows, Button's Championship winning Brazil race are a prime example. Schumacher, love him or hate him, was probably the last of the F1 drivers to exhibit this trait.
Tyre changes (for dry races) are going to have to be stopped, because its currently the easiest way to overtake. Which leads to the bizarre situation that all the excitement happens off the track.
So, 'when men were men' was a more exciting time, because they were prepared to have a go. It seemed each race was its own race, whereas now, the annual championship is more important, and the gay poofter drivers will happily sit behind another, and get a point, rather than try their very best.
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