It seems that for a long time the FIA rule makers have been going in the wrong direction. For example, instead of 2.4-litre V8s, why not leave it at 3-litre V10s and ban pneumatic valvetrains, which have no relevance to street cars? Lowering the rpm lowers the power, but the larger engine gives more torque (good out of corners).

It’s the same with refuelling (I completely agree with you). They say they want to improve passing, but then they do almost nothing. Like banning tyre warmers, that would have created more unpredictability and illustrated better driver car control; the FIA relented saying it wouldn’t help costs. What a joke – it’s not only about costs, it should be about better racing!

John Saviano