My heart states Sir Stirling Moss is Britain’s greatest-ever formula One driver. however my head understands that it’s Lewis Hamilton – by a significant margin.
Around 160 Brits have competed in F1 over more than half a century, yet Lewis has already earned a quarter of the British wins. however he’s nearing retirement. as well as in spite of Britain’s proud record as the most represented country in the sport, F1 might soon be wholly absent of UK drivers.
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There are young guns waiting in the wings, however their entry into the top level of motorsport is uncertain as is their future success. as well as there are more important headaches for F1 since it’s not relevant, exciting, inexpensive or inclusive enough.
Making F1 track surfaces artificially wet for part of every race is a must. however driverless F1 cars and trucks are not, as world-class characters/pantomime villains like Lucid Lewis, mad Max, Sulky Seb as well as Fed-up Fernando are an necessary part of the show. just location them on reduced fundamental salaries, linked to higher money incentives for pole positions, lap records, podium finishes, race wins as well as more.
For instance, ‘Driver of the Weekend’ awards decided by racegoers and/or TV viewers would work well. however the modifications can’t stop there. If these guys are, as is suggested, the fittest athletes as well as most skilled drivers on the world (really?), let ’em prove it.