Things you miss from days gone by.

[keysersoze]

Pre-qualifying was ridiculous. A team spends millions preparing a car, testing, and traveling to races--and then they don't get to race. A sponsor's nightmare.

The 107% rule should take care of the no-hopers, but to be reasonably quick and denied to race?

I've always loved F1 the way it is . . . so I miss everything that has passed (except pre-qualifying).

[SGWilko]

Pre-qualifying was ridiculous. A team spends millions preparing a car, testing, and traveling to races--and then they don't get to race. A sponsor's nightmare.

Did they spend millions though? Did they even test?

Pre-Qualification was a necessity to sort the chaff from the wheat....

[Roamy]

In-season testing, & open testing for 3 cars on Friday.

amen Brother !!

[Senninha25]

I miss the early 90's. There was engine variety in manufacturers and layouts (V8, V10, V12, W12, Flat-12, the lot) and the 30+ cars that used to battle so they could even make it to the race, let alone win it; and with that, the environment then which was a lot more relaxed than nowadays. I'm glad I got a live glimpse of it all as a baby

But I think from now on I will miss the Renault works team as well, always my favourite team.

[V12]

Pre-qualifying was ridiculous. A team spends millions preparing a car, testing, and traveling to races--and then they don't get to race. A sponsor's nightmare.

The 107% rule should take care of the no-hopers, but to be reasonably quick and denied to race?

I've always loved F1 the way it is . . . so I miss everything that has passed (except pre-qualifying).

But it's better, when it's over-subscribed, to let competition on the track weed out those who aren't good enough, than the alternative.

"The alternative" being, of course, the un-transparent FIA selection process that decides who's allowed in and not. Pre-qualifying sorted out the chancers (e.g. Life) yet allowed those worthy (e.g. Jordan) the chance to compete their way into the regular order.

If a Life-like outfit want to spunk large money on failing, that's their problem. What is OUR problem is a modern-day Jordan being denied entry behind a Life/US F1 type outfit.

[SGWilko]

But it's better, when it's over-subscribed, to let competition on the track weed out those who aren't good enough, than the alternative.

"The alternative" being, of course, the un-transparent FIA selection process that decides who's allowed in and not. Pre-qualifying sorted out the chancers (e.g. Life) yet allowed those worthy (e.g. Jordan) the chance to compete their way into the regular order.

If a Life-like outfit want to spunk large money on failing, that's their problem. What is OUR problem is a modern-day Jordan being denied entry behind a Life/US F1 type outfit.

Amen to that! If there were no specificific entry requirements (other than a car that passed the crash tests and conformed to the rulebook) but pre-qualifying was a pre-requisite - if you were serious - you'd make sure you built a car, and had the staff/drivers to succeed.

[N. Jones]

Even though I never got to see him race live, whether at the track or on TV, I miss Ayrton Senna.

[rjbetty]

Mechanical failures - remember those?

Also, when a driver spun off, it was onto grass or gravel so he was usually out. Back then, mistakes were actually punished!!!

[ykiki]

I miss Tyrrell. Every year, launch season was a blast because you never knew what you'd get. From six wheels, to raised noses, to the x-wing. Some of it was as ugly as a mother-in-law with an avocado facial, but at least they were willing to innovate.

[Sonic]

I miss Tyrrell. Every year, launch season was a blast because you never knew what you'd get. From six wheels, to raised noses, to the x-wing. Some of it was as ugly as a mother-in-law with an avocado facial, but at least they were willing to innovate.

Me too. Just a great little team.