F1 getting too boring for Daniele Audetto

F1 News: Former Formula 1 team boss Daniele Audetto says that Formula 1 is getting too darned safe — and it’s hurting the essence of the sport.

Amid scorn and derision from many leading figures as well as many fans, F1’s governing body has moved to justify the decision to introduce the frontal protection system known as the “Halo.”

“Safety in motorsport is a paramount concern for the FIA, and while great strides have been made in many areas of motorsport, head protection in single-seater competition has been an area of concern for many years,” it said.

However, former Super Aguri and HRT team owner Audetto, 74, says “risk” is simply part of a racing driver’s job description.

“In my time, it was a great honor and, at the same time, a great risk to drive in Formula 1,” he told Germany’s Speed Week. “I’ve lost some friends, but the reality is that a Formula 1 driver must accept the risk. So many circuits are now in the desert, where it is almost impossible to have an accident. It’s like driving in a simulator, with drivers remote-controlled from the box.

“There is far too much technology and safety. And with this exaggerated safety and zero risk, Formula 1 has, in my opinion, lost some of its essence. It is also less attractive for the spectators. It’s not good to say, but people want to sometimes see accidents just as they want to see fights on the track.”

Category: Formula One