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in the early 80s, F1 was more competitive, more interesting. you had cars designed so different from others, some were distinctly better on power circuits, some were unbeatable on twisty tracks. other who cannot compete with expensive aerodynamics and development, used a conservative strategy and managed some podium places using cosworth DFVs and much smaller budgets. i believe regulations were much less then, and so teams had more freedom with their designs and emphasis.
towards the late 80s, and 90s, and through the 2000s until today, rich teams dominated F1. Usually no more than 3 teams were at the top, while the rest were just bridemaids.
agree. Shame I'm kinda one of those guys who will only watch something if it's at least 1080p with high sound quality and modern BBC commentators.
One thing though is having a dominant group up front makes bigger rivalries and drama and the like, I think the problem is we need a very compact front battle, close midfield scrap and a backmarker brawl. That way, if a midfielder reaches the front it will be even more amazing and there will still be tonnes of action and rivalry. 2015 had a decent midfield but nothing really else. As for regulations, I honestly preferred the light ones of days gone but tight ones like now have a few advantages.
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