Looks like Bernie Eccleston is thinking about nothing but cost cuts these days. He has announced that F1 can see a single third party engine provider in a couple of years. While the underdogs are wooing, big players are booing this decision. Especially, Ferrari. They seem to be determined to do whatever they can to stop this from happening. Obviously I mean. Such a step means degradation of F1 to GP2 level. What is the difference then? Ultimately, engine is the soul of a car. Let them be different! The reason why F1 is so popular is because they see a ‘Ferrari’ racing a ‘Mclaren’. No one wants to see a ‘Ferrari chassis’ racing a ‘Mclaren Chassis’.
Couple of days ago, a gentleman published an article in Pune edition of Times of India. He was understandably disturbed by this decision. He put forth an interesting proposal-
- Abandon sporting activities related to F1
- Promote GP2 as F1
- Make 21 clones of Lewis Hamilton
- Put them in similar cars and race them
- Thus cut down the budget!
This is what is going to happen if the ‘CRAZE’ for cost cutting continues!
November 3, 2008 at 11:58 am |
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