F1 | Abiteboul attacks Liberty Media: “The Circus must rediscover its DNA”

Formula One needs to rediscover its DNA, says Cyril Abiteboul. In an interview with Speed ​​Week, the current Renault boss underlined that with the advent of hybrid technology, which arrived in 2014, the Circus has taken an extremely complex direction, with regulations that do not send the right messages to enthusiasts. In fact, overly complex rules alienate fans and according to Abiteboul we must intervene in this direction, streamlining all the rules that currently regulate the construction of modern cars. The Frenchman used Formula E as a comparison, underlining how the zero emissions category is "stealing" audiences which, at least in the past, were the exclusive right of the Circus.

Here are the words of Cyril Abiteboul: “Engine life, tire life and fuel quantity are factors that are not part of the DNA of Formula 1. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is an ideal setting for reliability racing, but high-value racing should always be always sprinting with a green light and a checkered flag.”

“We took care of the aerodynamics for 2019 - he added - but there are still very important issues on the table. We haven't talked about fuel, tires and their use. Should we spare them? Can we push? We do not know. From my point of view, Formula One needs to be clear about what it represents for the fans. With hybrid technology we have given a refresh to all this, but I don't understand what the real message is."