If you mean novelty in the sense that it only happens a few times a year, then I agree--and it should. But if you mean novelty in the sense of gimmick, then I'm not sure I agree. I think "specialization," so to speak, is pretty new. Mario Andretti, for instance, won F1, Indy, and Daytona. AJ Foyt won Indy and Daytona. Heck, Indy even used to be on the F1 calendar--as it should be.
“Indy even used to be on the F1 calendar—as it should be.’
Why is that? Wouldn’t a true road course be better for F1. Indy is starting to look like one of those do-it-all gadgets you see on TV. Why not if you have horses for courses not tracks for cars?
I meant a little of both. A whole lot has changed in the sport over the years and I really don’t think any one driver can do justice in two different disciplines.
That said, I think there would be minimal desire to jump back and forth anyway. Most of the drivers schedules are pretty packed now. A race on Friday night and then Saturday or Saturday and then Sunday is feasible IF they are in the same location. Having to hop on a chopper to jump to a jet between races would wear quite heavily on anyone.