F1: Integration of Formula E

Although, it’s worth advisable that the initial two seasons of Formula E be kept as a separate feeder series, to avoid the massive differences between the two, the series can eventually be integrated when the dust settles in for the third season. Upon integrating the two series, things like DRS or any other artificial forms of racing could be incorporated into these new breed vehicles, and the traditional championship could be eventually freed from these artificial flavour.

Formula 1 has been subjected to the high criticism in the last few seasons or so, due to lack of innovations, or due to the lack of support for the mighty brains. Things like F-Duct, Double Diffuser, Reactive Ride Height Suspension, and Exhaust Blown Diffusers have seen the light in the last few years or so, only for it to be banned in the following season. Formula 1 has become the controversies favorite child, as it has become more desperate, in a bid to increase the viewership.

The sport has been ruined with tyres bursting for no reason, with the pay drivers adding more woes to the already known issues. Many people have maintained that Formula 1 doesn’t require backmarkers, and needs people who compete with each other in a fair world where ideas are encouraged instead of a protest. This would make the teams in the midfield even more tough to compete, but they can be given additional freedom in the regulations, or by segregating them into more classes, they can stay relevant and earn more income via sponsorship, which would be more feasible if they are relative to the sport. Thus pay drivers wouldn’t be a concern as one would imagine.

A novel concept like Formula E should be beyond the promotional runs. A lot depends on the teams that are taking part in the series, and also how they make the series more relative to the world of motorsport fans. At the time when Formula 1 is struggling for rapid innovation, Formula E can act as a saviour. Many people are hoping that the Formula 1 stays away from the artificial racing; obviously viewership will increase when there is a close battlefield, but making the racing as artificial is not a brave idea.

By the looks of it, Formula 1 might go more hybrid in the near future, but integrating the series with Formula E will eliminate the questions concerning the importance of Environment in Formula 1. There would be a class of teams which strives for ultimate performance using conventional engines, then there is a class of teams which strives for the welfare of the Environment.