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There's no excuse for F1 to be ugly

PETER STEVENS, the man behind the look of the McLaren F1, 1999 Le Mans-winning BMW and Subaru's WRC cars, says F1 2014 is an affront to good design

Does it matter what Formula 1 cars look like?

The short answer is yes; they are supposed to represent the pinnacle of contemporary engineering creativity and excellence. F1 is a worldwide entertainment industry and a shop window for wealthy and high-profile multinational companies to bring their products or services to the attention of millions.

It is an enterprise that prides itself on being an attractive show. Unattractive cars undermine the entire F1 brand.

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