Formula 1 Racing: Evolution or Standardization?

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Anybody interested in Formula 1 racing?
 
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Used to be a big fan. Havent watched in years though. Was big on MotoGP too.
 
what do you think about this turbo and hybrid era dominated by the silver arrows?
 
I think F1 is at a bit of a crossroads (pun intended). Originally it was used, and justified, as a development environment for road going vehicles. Now that road vehicles have started to go beyond the hybrid technology of F1 it seems no longer relevant, in reality Formula E is probably the real heir. This leaves F1 as a purely entertainment sport, and in my opinion should return to more basic engines with noise, and fumes, and more driver input. Aerodynamics and suspension could still be developed for use elsewhere.

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One side of me thinks that they should pick a standard and stick to it. Like natural aspiration, x pounds ballast, x displacement, no tcs or abs. The other side thinks that it should keep changing to make them as fast as possible. However, there's nothing like the sound of an F1 engine and I would be very disappointed if they went to electric.