Not ignoring the question of yellow flags / FCY/ SC but I view that as at least partially seperate from the "how to fix" discussion.
If we had 30 posters with ideas on what to do, no doubt we'd have at least 20 different approaches but it's a really worthwhile discussion.
To me, the important points are that:
- F1 needs fixing
- Significant changes are needed, fiddling on the edges won't do it
- F1 cars don't need to be "road relevant" but could use technology with road car benefits
- F1 should be about entertainment and high-level, committed racing
- ICE developing lean burn tech would be lighter, simpler and more exciting than current engines
- Aero dependancy can ruin racing if not done right and needs a complete re-think from current rules
- F1 cars should be twitchy, wild, bucking broncos of cars & not easy to drive at all - that edge creates its own excitement
- Tyres connect it all to the road - contrived construction / compounds creates unintended consequences and should be done away with
- Driver ID on the outside of cars should be more than simply helmet colour and a dinky little number - maybe roll hoop above cockpit set aside for driver ID as well?
- Say it again - F1 cars should be wild, edgy, light, twitchy beasts that are exciting to drive and watch, even when on track by themselves
The core question is whether or not the powers that be have the intestinal fortitude to make significant changes, or whether they just want to fiddle around the edges?
I know it's not easy with the restrictions on how decisions are made inserted into various agreements but someone of strength and conviction can carry a meeting and this is badly needed in F1.
Consensus and committees rarely deliver quality outcomes and whilst BCE's reign was not perfect, there is probably a need for someone of strength to grab F1 and make big changes before the whole shebang disappears up its own fundamental orifice.