Feminists outrage at walk on/Grid girls, F1 & Darts models ban. Your thoughts?

[Qwark]

Ka-pi96 said:

Qwark said:

Not when they died, but the sport is pretty much riscless these days. Back in the days people lived for the sport. Being a F1 driver wasn't just a business, it was a livestyle. Besides since 2000 there was only a single person that died. In 2014 if I remember correctly on Suzuka. But yes back in the day most crashes where more spectecular, like they are in other races ports like the indie 500. Circuits these days are manufactured for cars not be damaged or even ending up in the grind isn't a risk since everything is asphalt these days.

What's wrong with there being no risk? That should be a good thing. It should be about competing to be the fastest driver, not people getting injured or dying.

Considering all fastest lap times are from 2003-2005 it's not even about speed. It's all about money and having the fastest ride under your ass, so dricing for the right team. During the 20th century we had a different winner almost every season. Why because some drivers where willing to take more risks even though they did not have the fastest car. The last eight seasons a single brand pretty much won by default. Now that doesn't have anything to do with being the fastest or best driver, but with luck.

Now the 1960's 1970's and the 1980's where to dangerous. But between 1995 and 2014 there wasn't a single fatal accident. Nonetheless the sport became more and more restricted from 2007 and onwards. Even when we got a driver who is willing to take risks  (Verstappen) it's more and more getting fround upon, especially by Ferrari. Being the fastest driver should being about being the fastest because you dare to take corners the fastest way, last minute breaking and overtaking. However that driving style isn't rewarded anymore, if anything you get penalties. All leading to the fact that when your ride is faster you pretty much win by default.

Last edited by Qwark - on 18 February 2018