I find this is frustrating as a fan of the sport for the past 14 years, that sometimes the opportunity to put the sport back 'on the map' and to bring more fans in with some great motor racing that is unpredictable from race to race - there is too much politics.
Of the big stories. The first was Mclaren 'lying' and then there was the diffuser row which seem to split the sport in two. Now it's the Ferrari threat to pull out on the 40mill budget cap. I do wonder how many articles one can write about Ferrari pulling out. I think it would be devastating for the sport, agreed, but i'd like to think this can be resolved in future FIA meetings with team managers.
It's difficult to know which side to take. I personally don't want to see a budget cap because Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport that should come with great new technology and the very best of engineering, however in times like these it could be a great temporary solution to surviving the current climate. Then there is also the added bonus of seeing new drivers entering 'back of the grid' teams and actually getting an opportunity, one talent I think we missed out on this year is Bruno Senna and all because the Brawn team couldn't 'take a risk' showing the sheer competitiveness of the sport due to the costs.
All in all I just wish this could be resolved properly in the first place because this season is probably going to be one of the best, especially getting the chance to watch Ferrari, Mclaren and Renault fighting their way to the front while great talents like Vettel and Button are finally getting the chance to show their worth.
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