So, perhaps the one good change that has come out this week is that drivers can race with a permanent number from now on:

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/12/0...ers-next-year/

Formula One drivers will select race numbers which they will retain for the rest of their careers from next season.

Drivers will be given the choice of numbers between 2 and 99 from next year.

The number one will remain for special use of the reigning world champion, if they choose to use it. Where two drivers choose the same number, whoever finished highest in the championship will have first preference.