Formula One bosses are already calling for further rule changes after the first race of what had been billed as a potentially epic and explosive season turned out to be a bit of a dud.
The ban on refuelling, and the end of the strategies that went with it, meant that most drivers made just one pitstop to change tyres in Bahrain on Sunday and created a situation where the action fell a long way short of the hype. Jenson Button , the defending champion was struck behind Michael Schmacher for the whole race,even thoughh he was faster then the seven times world champion. It seemed like the start and the first corner of the 1st lap were the only overtaking oppertunities.
Some team bosses (Which includes the team principles of Mercedes, Mclaren,Redbull and Willams) and pundits said afterwards that the rules should be tweaked to introduce a second mandatory pitstop while tyre compounds could also be changed to make them less durable.
Its a pity that the FIA during the last few years have made a lot of radical changes in order to increase overtaking so that the sport can be made more entertaining. The refuleing ban was a good idea but I wonder did anyone in the FIA noticed that it would effect the overtaking oppertunities during the race.The FIA has worked alot to decrease the down force of the cars so that their may be more chances of overtaking but a single rule change has made thing worse.
Call for changes right at the start of the season?? It's nice that things will get right early on but what was the FIA thinking when they were making the the rules
ReplyDeleteThe race was dull, there was no overtakings in the middle of the race.Changes should be done quickly before the next GP.
ReplyDeleteVery true! The race proved to be a bit boring and it was a disappointment after the pre-season hype. Let's hope that the rest of the season will be more exciting as team and driver rivalries come to the fore!
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