Does F1 testing need an injection of fresh excitement?
OPINION: Formula 1's 2023 pre-season testing has been fully televised and has drawn criticism from fans for what they perceive as a boring spectacle. So, should the series look at adding some spice to winter testing to make it a more engaging event?
After an extended Formula 1 winter break, and a launch season that left us with as many questions as answers, this week’s official pre-season test was always going to generate huge hype. Even without the generational change that comes with a new rules era, like we had 12 months ago, the intrigue over seeing how each team’s new challengers stack up never gets old.
And it is as interesting a time for teams as it is for fans. After weeks of isolation as competitors work alone on their new cars, pre-season running means trying to unlock as much understanding as you can from your own car, without giving too much knowledge away to your rivals.
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