[Chode]

sure does, and i would LOVE to see a throwback year!

that said, i think single element front and rear wings would cut the cost by an order of magnitude and like you said bring us a little closer to drivers again rather than pilots

[frithguild]

single element front and rear wings would cut the cost

How about no wings and ground effects only? Any aerodynamicist will tell you the biggest air disturbance is from the uncovered tires. How about narrow bodies like we already have and fenders on wheel fairings that grow to cover the the tires entirely?

OK, you say that this may move too far away from open wheel heritage. But you have to ask what heritage is left at all?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pnt0ppVBHM(Delahaye 145 GP)

What is better to grow the audience, open wheel heritage or good racing - with cars? (/rant)