Originally Posted by Chris R
and on this ride-buyer issue - we need to separate the economics of racing from talent. Just because a driver is better at attracting sponsorship (perhaps through family ties even) than a team does not mean he or she does not have talent or deserve a shot....
Duno is not bad because she bought her ride in and of itself. She is bad because she cannot drive..... Yes, she would not have a drive in a system that only rewarded talent - but racing has NEVER been just about talent it has ALWAYS been about money and personality too - there is no point in dreaming for "good old days" that never existed....
go with some version of the 107% rule and this problem will more or less solve itself..... Also, require an FIA superlicense or equivalent if you really want to hit the issue with both barrels.... leave the economic fact/necessity of ride-buuying out of the discussion.....