Lewis Hamilton versus Nico Rosberg rivalry overshadows F1s real problems | Richard Williams
The atmosphere between the Mercedes drivers may evoke memories of Prost versus Senna but that was a high point of the sports history and now the old sense of drama has gone missing
Ugly new circuits ugly cars no engine sound F1 is dead. Strung along the grandstand opposite the Ferrari pit at Monza, the large hand-painted banner expresses an opinion mirrored in poor ticket sales for this weekends contest at one of the great temples of grand prix racing.
Not everyone believes that Formula One is dead but few would dispute the belief that it is passing through a period of crisis. Thanks to a combination of circumstances, the old sense of drama has gone missing. The sport seems to exist, despite those who run it.
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