Indycar legend calls F1's competition a 'joke' 😳

Indycar legend Will Power has said that the competition within F1 is a "joke" due to the fact there is such a big difference in pace from the front to the back of the grid. Do you agree with what Will has said? Let us know in the comments.

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[FLEX]

I really don't know...

On one hand I totally get his point and somewhat agree, but on the other it's part of F1s DNA to not only create the best drivers, but also engineers for developing a winning car.

I believe for the sake of technical development, F1s framework shouldn't be touched too much.

[johnsontactical]

I mean that's the whole point of F1. To build a better car than everyone else.

[WhyForWhatNow]

F1 encourages engineering advancements, but then bans and regulates everything these geniuses come up with

[stormrider_x]

Me watching this in 2024 with seven different race winners and it’s only halfway through the season:

[groundedgaming]

Well the thing is, Formula One was always about who could build the fastest car, and also a driver that could maximise its potential.
The very problem of Constructors' Series, is the way Formula One is famous. The compeition is forcing the cars to be faster and faster, and more famous.
There's really no solution for this if we want to keep the spirit.
(Switch drivers and cars each race🥶)

[petrpanthr]

It's not just a competition for the drivers. It's a competition for the engineers.

[ngenm.x.]

"Equal engines for everyone"
- A Spanish Guy
"I don't agree with that one"
- A British guy

[Ethan-]

The honest truth is, F1 will almost always have one dominant car

[esseetokowoh]

As an engineer, I actually enjoy how the engineers circumvent the rules to produce performance

[grand_hakling]

F1 is all about finding the perfect harmony between a good car and an equally good driver. Sometimes the sweet spot is matched (like red bull right now). It seems boring once they dominate, but when you realise all the work and dedication that went into finding that sweet spot(the mechanics and all the engineers), then only can you really appreciate and love the sport. Plus we all want someone to root for and indycar is already an alternative for f1 with same spec cars, so why need another such series

[citysoundfm]

I have to admit. The Indy races are WAYYY more satisfying to watch with more action and excitement than the F1 races. And I’m a diehard F1 fan.

[SlacktivistWeeb]

F1 is at its core an engineering competition. Take that away and you have another spec series. The need for innovation is also what keeps it relevant and attracts sponsors and money.

[somesz]

I watch Indycar and damn what a nice racing they have especially on circuits and road courses.

[Not_Thebadguy]

Well, f1 isn't a driver's competition, it's a manufacturer's competition.
One team's domination will fuel another team's desire to overtake them, engineers will push themselves, and they are rewarded with a fully competitive or dominating car.

[isimon.]

Good thanks there is Indy Car, the series for people who prefer the spec series over a constructor series. Glad both exist and glad both have their own reason to be here ❤

[asterixdx]

Yeah it wouldn’t be f1 without the engineering aspect. the whole point is you have to design and build the car you race, it’s not just an off the shelf rocket that has a different paint colour

[RaghavChandraNaveen]

no way bro's name is actually "will power" 💀💀💀

[omenvii]

I don't want F1 to be like indy car. I want indy car to be like indy car, and f1 to be like f1. They're two separate racing series with different approaches to racing. It gives variety to the world of motorsports. I don't mind a team dominating in f1, because it stands as an amazing testament to the team as a whole.

[julesvanlaar]

The idea is everyone in a Red Bull, but the reality would be everyone in a Haas, Williams or an Alpha Tauri.

[RAS]

Yes, IndyCar is largely spec (currently, but see the CART years with mutiple chassis and engine manufacturers), but the engineering isn't centered around engines as the video says. The real engineering is around suspension setup and balance across road, street, and oval tracks. Y'all would be surprised at how much engineering is involved with ovals (asymmetric setup, weight jacker, etc.). Teams spend a ton of r&d around bespoke suspension components and reducing component friction as much as possible for specific races like the Indy 500 (reduce drag for that extra tenth of a mile).