Press Releases - F1 Engine Makers Flock to the MRC Threads in Response to F1 Engine Changes

F1 Engine Makers Flock to the MRC Threads in Response to F1 Engine Changes

I originally posted this in response to the Finalizing F1 Engines for season 42 press release but thought that it was important enough of a subject to bring forward, simply because I've seen how the "squeaky wheels" of MRC typically seem to get greased. The following is excerpted from that reply thread:

I've been out of the F1 loop for a while, but it appears the mentality of F1 hasn't changed a single bit. Everyone still seems to hate change and will fight with vigor to resist it.

The top tier teams always seem to squeak the loudest, and well they should. Most of the changes are made in a manner that hurt the top tier teams, BUT only in the short run.

In this situation, the top tier teams are those that are engine builders. They are right in realizing that their never-ending dominance will be threatened in that short run. It is that fear that sends them to the threads seeking any bit of change that can enhance the result in their favour. Everyone should try and put themselves in their shoes when they analyze the posts with that perspective, as when you do it becomes very obvious why they are the loudest and most vociferous in their comments.

So why is it that the engine supplier teams are not fighting to defend the changes? Guys...wake up! There is an opportunity for some of those teams to contend in a championship season and for some of those lower-tier teams to jump up and gain points that they've never seen before! Think about what that really means to your program. More money, better sponsorship, and even if it is only for a short period of time, your team will grow stronger and become more competitive in the long run. Over time, the gaps between the top and the bottom COULD potentially close and more true competition may be enabled.

As a gamer, I like the idea of everyone having the potential to win and as I consider the proposal in general, it seems to satisfy that idea. Consider that every new part replacement has a certain life cycle with the engine being just one. The idea that there are TWO significant choices that can be made, and each has a pro and a con to it is what in fact makes the reality of EVERYONE having an opportunity to do well at some part of the cycle is as FAIR of a system as one could ever ask for.

F1 is all about choices, but in the past, I believe it would be appropriate to suggest that there was only one strategic choice that would lead to success. DebiK has seen the wisdom in creating at least 2 choices, each with the opportunity for success, but also with heavily associated costs. I think that is simply brilliant, and hopefully, the true gamers will wake up to this reality and take advantage of the opportunity that is being provided to you.

And before anyone tries to associate this with Mercedes, let me state publicly that these comments are my own INDEPENDENT comments. I am nothing more than a silent shareholder with regard to their management affairs, but as a fan on the sidelines I still have an opinion.