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Qualifying for the Las Vegas GP showcased cars on the absolute limit, raising the question of whether F1 will see the art of driving in the wet return.
Qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix showcased cars on the absolute limit, raising the question of whether Formula 1 will see the art of driving in the wet return. A quick search on YouTube of 1980s and 1990s F1 race highlights demonstrates to younger fans why anyone above millennial age gets misty-eyed when remembering the golden era of Grand Prix Racing. The cars were smaller and lighter, making driving them a physical experience. Drivers got out of the cockpit, soaked in sweat after wrestling with their cars for two hours. The result of this weight gain on the racing speaks for itself: cumbersome cars with a turning circle of a London double-decker bus still struggle to follow each other closely due to dirty air. Las Vegas provides welcome shot of nostalgia, showcasing the art of driving in a thrilling manner not seen in almost 25 years.
