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Originally Posted by JeremySmith
I don't agree. F1 should be about, noise, smell, speed, excitement, glamour and entertainment, it has nothing to do with mass transit of the masses and never will...
I am not interested in watching Toyota Prius at the race track...
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F1 is not at a crossroads because the 'formula' is only the backdrop. People want a chariot race but the chariots are not the main attraction. The people who drive them are.
The cars should be powerful, exciting, difficult, and dangerous to control, but that is only because people want to know that what they are doing is exciting, and the performance is superlative.
They are looking for heroes because identifying with a hero makes them feel good, someone they can identify with who makes them feel better about themselves.
And a hero is someone who is a real person, not a wind up corporate doll, who can be himself and does a great job.
A hero overcomes difficult odds, battles against corporate and political greed and manipulation. He a 'good guy', a human being you can to look up to. That's why despite Hamilton wearing his heart on his sleeve, he has a faithful support base. He's a real person, not a corporate toy.
The fans at Monza knew that and responded accordingly.