Bojan Vrbnjak
Head of Formula 1 Chase carey recalls that history of the royal class of motorsport must not serve as straitjacket, which would block new ideas. Lastly, we have repeatedly witnessed proposals to change the format of racing - such as the introduction qualifying races - which were rejected. It is generally accepted that in Formula 1 it reigns Status Quo.
Tortoiseshell he knows that this is not just a pure problem Formula 1. Also in other sports, fans rarely accept change, although sports have evolved over time. He cites the basketball league as an example NBA, which introduced the line for three points, which was received very negatively by loyal fans. Today, this rule is something normal. In retrospect, he said, many of the changes were assessed positively because they brought them to the sport a new perspective. "Of course, care must be taken that the sport is not filled with tricks. The importance of history and what makes sport so special needs to be acknowledged, but it must not become a straitjacket that prevents changes that could make the sport even better for fans,”So American in a podcast Beyond the Grid.
Still Tortoiseshell he doesn’t want to impose on teams new proposals rules, but to discuss them as a group decision. From year 2021 the structure of the decision in Formulas 1 change anyway. It will only be necessary to change the rules at that time, depending on the time of introduction simple majority and not the consent of all. Qualifying races are also to be decided together. “Let's look at the pros and cons and then get into a serious discussion," so Tortoiseshell and emphasizes the importance of teams having in mind the good of the sport and not their own. “And then we have to make an informed decision.“Of course he realizes that then not all fans will be happy by decision. “We will never have 100 percent. So we have to decide if this is something we believe can improve our sport,”He concluded Tortoiseshell.
