The Weekly Grapevine
This week, Dieter Rencken looks into the FIA's initiative of regenerating power; and the relationship between president Max Mosley and the Formula One drivers
Regenerating Power
Is the letter written by FIA President Max Mosley to Formula One team principals requesting them to develop state-of-the art technology a sign that the governing body have made a U-turn on the 'dumbing down' of the sport? If so, have they done so as result of the FIA/AMD fan survey, which showed 80% of the 93,000 respondents as feeling that advanced technology set F1 apart from other racing series, and that almost two-thirds of fans looked forward to each season's technological advances?
Or is the letter a sign that genuine will exists to embrace those teams and manufacturers who believe that Formula One is a combination of a thrilling sporting contest at the highest driver level and enthralling technological exercise providing, ultimately, road car and consumer relevance?
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