Unrestricted formula

If Formula 1 is to have a long-term future and keep existing teams, or get new ones involved, it has to realise that any moves which go against restricting spending alter a basic fundamental of the sport. The essence of competition and lack of money does not always prevent shock results from occurring.

We need to be all about the sport and technological excellence. Any moves designed to dilute what we have, whether via gimmicks of mixed-up grids or sprint races, go against our true spirit.

F1 should therefore scrap all talk of resource agreements and shared parts. This is not a spec formula. Instead, let’s focus on distributing prize revenue equitably, scrap historic bonus payments, and award money to teams based on championship finishes only.

Michael Brierley

Stalybridge, UK