[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/how-to-actually-fix-formula-1\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/how-to-actually-fix-formula-1\/","headline":"How to Actually Fix Formula 1","name":"How to Actually Fix Formula 1","description":"Some improvements to the Motorsport that would make it great again Everyone seems to be offering their ideas on how to \u2018fix\u2019 Formula 1 racing. From Jeremey Clarkson and Tiff Needell to actual F1 drivers such as Vettel, Hamilton and Grosjean. Well, after hearing everyone\u2019s various ideas and ideologies, including Clarkson telling everyone to \u201cf*** off\u201d, we thought it was about time we give our 2 cents on the rather hot topic. Forget everything that you\u2019ve heard from the aforementioned […]","datePublished":"2019-08-08","dateModified":"2019-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Renault-Sport-Formula-1-Team-Formula-1-Bahrain-Grand-Prix-Feat.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Renault-Sport-Formula-1-Team-Formula-1-Bahrain-Grand-Prix-Feat.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/how-to-actually-fix-formula-1\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","MOTORSPORT","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":974,"keywords":["formula 1","Grosjean","Hamilton","jeremy clarkson","rallycross","tiff needell","V10","Vettel"],"articleBody":"Some improvements to the Motorsport that would make it great againEveryone seems to be offering their ideas onhow to \u2018fix\u2019 Formula 1 racing. From Jeremey Clarkson and Tiff Needell to actualF1 drivers such as Vettel, Hamilton and Grosjean. Well, after hearingeveryone\u2019s various ideas and ideologies, including Clarkson telling everyone to\u201cf*** off\u201d, we thought it was about time we give our 2 cents on the rather hottopic. Forget everything that you\u2019ve heard from theaforementioned names, whether they\u2019re veteran Motorsport journalists or actualF1 drivers themselves. The fact is, none of them are brave enough to sayexactly what we\u2019re all thinking. It may seem their ideas are bold and defiantbut we think that people are still censoring themselves and not saying exactly what they want Formula 1 to be. We\u2019ve taken it as our duty to say whateveryone actually wants from Formula1 and we\u2019re pretty confident that our thoughts are well-aligned with those ofthe Formula 1 community. Bring back the V10s for goodness sakeIf someone subscribed to our email newsletterevery time we heard an F1 fan say they miss the \u201cV10 days\u201d of Formula 1, we\u2019dhave millions of subscribers by now! We\u2019ll settle for V10 or V12 engines – bothof them sounded spectacular!Nowadays, we\u2019re stuck with the fart-like soundof a bunch of 1.6-litre V6 engines. The FIA seem to drastically underestimatethe relationship between sound and entertainment. Sure, F1 fans are annoyedabout the strictness of the rules and the ever-tightening health and safetyregulations, but the FIA need to wake up and realise that people are simple bynature. We love the sound roaring V10 engines because it\u2019s cool! Bring back thecoolness of F1!That high pitched roar of a precisely tuned,state-of-the-art V10 engine instantly strikes joy inside of us. It may not fixthe bigger problems of F1, but it will certainly please a lot of viewers. Joker lapsJoker laps are perhaps the best innovationbrought to motorsport since KERS, the only problem is that the idea hasn\u2019t beenbrought to Formula 1. Currently exclusively found in rallycross, a joker lap is something that eachdriver must complete once per race. The track splits in two at one point withone direction leading off to a longer route than the other. Sometimes the longer route is even a dirtsurface rather than asphalt, making the joker lap longer and more difficult. Ittakes strategy to plan which is the best lap in the race to take the joker lapand it takes skill to navigate the odd turns and terrain quickly and thenrejoin the main track with the other cars without colliding. It\u2019s a great idea that will help solve theproblem of F1 becoming more stale and boring to watch each year. Only race in adverse conditions It\u2019s simple, really. The best races are alwaysthe ones in adverse conditions. A race on a dry, sunny day is a guaranteedsnore-fest. With optimum visability, grip and temperature, races become verytame and gentle, which looks rather boring on-screen. What we really want is for there to be sprayto be so thick that we can just about see the cars on the screen. We want tosee cars emerge out of nowhere from the misty spray of the car in front. Wewant to see the drivers truly tested to their limit, having to learn how toreign in their cars as they skid and slide about in the wet. As drivers spinout and throw their hands up in the air in frustration, others will master theart of controlling their vehicle in these conditions and come out on top. It\u2019llseparate the amateurs from the masters. Wind, rain, fog or snow all make formore interesting races than clear skies and sunshine – it\u2019s a fact.   A recent example of this is the German GPwhich happened just over a week ago. It was a contrast to an otherwisepredictable season. Mercedes drivers didn\u2019t place 1st and 2nd for once and 7drivers did not finish the race due to either spinning out or colliding witheach other. There was plenty of overtaking and the whole race just felt alittle more competitive than usual. As conditions changed, some drivers hadslicks put on, some kept their wet tyres on, yet no one was 100% confidentwhich setup was best for the conditions. It was a chaotic race and one thatwill be remembered for much longer than a race in the dry where nothinginteresting happened. However, this perfect plan does have onesetback and that\u2019s the planning. Weather is unpredictable and we may not alwaysget the wind and rain we\u2019re hoping for when it comes to race day. So, ifdrivers have to race on a clear day, we can just cover their tyres inlubricant. Simple. Mount paintball guns to the carsJust like the Batmobile has, F1 cars should beequipped with guns to shoot the cars in front of them at a press of a button.Considering how fragile the cars are nowadays, this will likely completelydestroy them in the process, therefore making the race much more interesting. Introduce banana peelsJust like in Mario Kart, drivers should beequipped with a number of banana peels to throw on the track throughout therace. This obstacle will force competitors to adapt to new conditions and add awhole new level of strategy. So there you have it, the definitive list ofthings that will revive and repair Formula 1, without fail. Let us know yoursensible suggestions and we\u2019ll be sure to send them over to the FIA, along withour own."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Actually Fix Formula 1","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/how-to-actually-fix-formula-1\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]