Why are we trying to limit the money spent on automotive research? Formula 1 is the only series left that has even remotely stayed true to idea that racing is where R&D happens. All of the above mentioned developements were pioneered by F1.
The more I think about tires, the more I feel that true R&D and tire limits are relevant. But being limited to one brand is not in the best interest of the sport. If I do not like the tires I am on, I change brands. Granted chassis and suspension setups change, but that is part of racing and builing a truly better, faster, handiling and ultimately safer car. I still do not like Ecclestone, racings equvilent of Kim Jong Il.
max mosley, who actually owned a formula one team at one time (remember March formula 1) should have known better than to make some of the rule changes - the one set of tires per race was bound to make a real difference in performance as it did - it being changed back is correct, the races should be determined by engines, suspensions and drivers. the absolute most asinine rule change is the one restricting automatic transmissions - there are very few engine failures because you can't miss a shift and overrev the engine - this rule change will be revoked next year when about half the field doesn't finish races because of blown engines - watch and see
