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Dan Ticktum has questioned the future and direction of F1, as the first year of increased electrification in the sport approaches.
Dan Ticktum, a Formula E driver, has raised concerns about the future direction of Formula 1 with the upcoming increased electrification in the sport.
He advocates for Formula E’s growth, praising its environmentally-friendly approach and highly competitive nature, especially with the Gen4 era on the horizon.
Ticktum believes that Formula E’s expansion will highlight its green initiatives, contrasting the technical regulations changes in Formula 1, shifting towards greater electrification.
Concerns around the convergence of F1 and FE are growing, with Max Verstappen likening the new F1 cars to “Formula E on steroids.”
Ticktum argues for a return to V8 engines in F1, echoing FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s views on cheaper production and potential use of sustainable fuels, aiming to enhance racing excitement and differentiation from Formula E.
