I think if you look at the reasons why this season is more interesting then the previous ones I would list the following:
1 Two teams at the top now, with a very tight and fierce battle between their first drivers. (I think the latest aero rules helped here, kudos to the FIA, Liberty).
2 The old king vs the new challenger story
3 Top teams are now also more budget limited which has an continuously increasing impact on the competitiveness of the field. (again kudo's to FIA/Liberty).
4 The field always gets closer after a longer period of stable regulations.
On that last topic, of course one could say why change things again? However the new regulation do try to fix the long standing issue of cars needing able to drive close enough around each other. This is a change that was necessary and we just need to get through it.
I think the FIA and Liberty are on the right path with the regulations. They will just take more time to come to full effect, but the first benefits have already become visible this season.
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