8 Small Tweaks That Could Do F1 A Load Of Good
1. No more stub noses
Sure, the nose designs are what they are due to the beneficial impact they have on aerodynamics, but the cars just look damn odd with them! The stubs are not quite as bad as 2014, but still…
2. Cutting ticket prices
In the grand scheme of things, trimming down the ticket prices at the majority of race events is actually quite a small change and one that would definitely impact the fans and the turn-out.
3. Front tyre width increase
In general the tyres are set to increase in width in 2017, which is good. Overall cars are limited by the front tyres, especially at corner entry. Increasing the width would mean higher grip levels, quicker speeds and better braking, which could boost overtaking.
4. Social media interactivity
F1 has made big leaps forward on the social media front over the last few years but there is still SO much to do. The sport doesn’t really seem to get what a great promotional tool it can be. Creating an official Facebook page would be a start, while broadening the range of content offered on its YouTube channel - not to mention enabling videos to be viewed from other websites, as is possible with pretty much every other motorsport channel - would also help to spread the word.
5. Bigger race numbers
It might just be me and my poor eyesight but the race numbers are far too small on the cars. They need to be big, bold and with individual designs (which is the case for some). It is tough to spot the numbers from trackside and is also tricky while viewing on television too. It is a tiny detail but one that would have a positive impact.
6. Free helmet design
Yes, bring back the freedom to change-up helmet designs mid-season. For 2015 a new rule was put in place meaning drivers couldn’t drastically change helmet liveries, cutting off the chance to use special one-off designs. Some of these really were awesome and it would be great to have that creative freedom back.
7. Fancy camera angles
F1 doesn’t have enough fancy camera angles. There is a lot of scope in this area and the sport has only just dipped its toes in the water. 180-degree cameras and visor cameras have all been tried out but fail to make regular appearances. And what about 360-degree views? Shaking things up and giving far more variety make viewing the action on TV much more exciting and engaging.
8. Upping fuel limits
But, F1 has been going for a greener image recently, right? Well, yes. But do the engines really need to be quite so economical? Even upping the fuel and fuel flow limits by a small degree would allow for quicker cars, faster lap times, drivers pushing more and (maybe) slight noise changes too.
What small things would you bring in to help improve F1? Share your suggestions below!
Comments
360 Degree cameras on the cars!
you know what it needs?
morgan freeman as a race navigator
Who actually cares about the car numbers though? The colour of the hardpoints on top of the air box is different for the two drivers in a team. It can either be black or fluorescent yellow.
Like Mercedes for instance, Hamilton has a black hardpoint, Nico has the yellow one. Much easier to see who is driving if you just look at the hardpoint. I’m assuming you recognise all the team liveries and know who all the drivers are..
Bring back the noise…
It’s a motorsport for god sake, why go out of your way to save fuel by downgrading the engine down to a 6 cylinder that makes a horrible noise. I want to hear a screaming V10!
How about they actually prove that they can drive upside down?
I thought the stub noses were also a safety feature/design? Correct me if I’m wrong
Allow machine guns mounted on the cars so they can shoot at each other. That would make everything more exciting.
Maschineguns mounted in front off the car. As to qute a big man.
Also, don’t forget rocket launchers for good measure.
Smaller tires. Not for more sliding more to create a need for a more skilled driver to keep the car under control. The good drivers and bad drivers will be quickly seperated