Should f1 run coupes?

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Originally Posted by schmenke

I still really don’t understand the purpose of this discussion.
The sport of F1 mandates open cockpit and exposed wheels.
Altering from this mandate changes the formula of the sport similar to other forms of motor racing that are currently available to bother drivers and spectators.

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There is no purpose, the poster Daniel just likes heated discussion and arguments :) .

F1 has been an open cockpit design for over 60 years now Dan. Why change it?

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

There is no purpose, the poster Daniel just likes heated discussion and arguments :) .

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Well sorry for having an opinion and trying to justify it :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

F1 has been an open cockpit design for over 60 years now Dan. Why change it?

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Because I feel that it's safer? :mark: :confused:

Perhaps you miss my point Daniel.

If a similar motorsport series already existed that mandated goats and boobs why would there be a need to change the formula of F1? Keep F1 as it is and if you fancy goats 'n boobs particpate in the other series.

It would be safer to fit 600cc Diahatsu engines so they don't go fast enough to hurt themselves...

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Originally Posted by schmenke

Perhaps you miss my point Daniel.

If a similar motorsport series already existed that mandated goats and boobs why would there be a need to change the formula of F1? Keep F1 as it is and if you fancy goats 'n boobs particpate in the other series.

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ROTFLMAO.

:laugh: You had me at goats :laugh:

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Originally Posted by schmenke

Perhaps you miss my point Daniel.

If a similar motorsport series already existed that mandated goats and boobs why would there be a need to change the formula of F1? Keep F1 as it is and if you fancy goats 'n boobs particpate in the other series.

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Well IMHO F1 isn't purely about the cars. It's about the calibre of the field, sure you've got your Buemi's and Algesuari's and so on, but the top drivers are proper top drivers. You also have some of the best tracks in the world, cars which are bloody quick and a well recognised championship.

It's also not that I like roofs and faired wheels, it's that I feel that this would make things safer without spoiling the racing. If we continue on fatality free then I doubt anything will change of course, but lets say we have a Surtees style accident and a Massa style incident which are both fatal or extremely serious then IMHO there will be only one outcome and I think it's one that should be considered sooner rather than later.

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Originally Posted by 555-04Q2

It would be safer to fit 600cc Diahatsu engines so they don't go fast enough to hurt themselves...

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Now that's just silly, cars with 600cc engines are never going to be interesting to watch unless engine technology moves on. Roofs and covered wheels won't lessen the show....

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Now that's just silly, cars with 600cc engines are never going to be interesting to watch unless engine technology moves on. Roofs and covered wheels won't lessen the show....

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No more silly than a closed cockpit F1 racer would be. You getting the point now :?: ;)