IMHO, if you were serious about setting up a single seater class you should copy the format that the Spanish took with the launch of Telefonica World Series by Nissan (now morphed into WSbR). They made it very attractive to teams & sponsors, with prize funds & TV coverage guaranteed, this led to drivers being hired on merit not budget. For example Justin Wilson, walked straight into a paid ride after taking the F3000 title, the series prospered with a quality field producing good racing.Even now (merged with the defunct Renault V6 series, as WSbR) it is the best value category outside of GP2. Only problem is? Does Europe need another one make class? Let alone the existence of A1GP.

If this venture were to succeed it will have more to do with the quality of the pilot then the livery on the car.

Just how much is enough?

Then there’s the matter of running a 12 cylinder engine, it’s a stupid move that adds unnecessary potential for breakdowns. Just when other series are cutting engines size or switching to a more “earth-friendly” fuel these idiots decide on 12 cylinders. They’re begging for the ecco-wennies to come down hard on them

Guess we’ll find out soon enough if the idea flys, or not.

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