The safety paradox

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[*]Increased overtaking because drivers can actually give it some in the braking area and if they screw it up the consequence is only a few seconds and maybe a flat spot. Also see Massa v Kubica at Fuji last year for another benefit of über runoff – that battle would have never happened if the drivers didn’t have the margin to play with

I didn't like that battle much, because they clearly abused the run-off. Trulli's battle with Kovalainen was more my style.

 

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Wow, what a great thread - i don't know how i missed this. Unfortunately Layla's Keeper, Team666 & Wolfe have already put forward any arguments to Woolie Wool's statements that i would have made

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Also, since when has forced induction (especially turbo charging) ever given greater reliable power outputs? The on/off nature of a turbo or supercharger can make a car more difficult to drive. Turbo engines are fine for going round in circles all day on full/almost full throttle. But in any other situation where your revs are dropping and gaining constantly, a turbo charger is somewhat of a liability.

*Cringe* That's the only thing I had to contribute to this thread, but you beat me to it! Either way, I fully agree with you.

Motorsport without risk and danger is like a blunt nail - pointless.

Ah, very punny.