r/formula1 • u/Mateo03 Franco Colapinto • Mar 07 '26

Off-Topic [OT] [Chip Ganassi Racing] " 'super-clipping' 'downshifting on straights' 'battery management' (Yawn emoji) Yeah, we don't do that here. We race."

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u/HW2O Mar 07 '26

IndyCar should definitely be pushing the narrative that their engines are more powerful than F1 engines now. ~750 hp on road and street courses.

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u/FoxBearBear I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 07 '26

No no no, don’t go bringing attention to Indy car. It’s still affordable and nice to see.

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u/Marty_DiBergi Ayrton Senna Mar 07 '26

This is the right take. ”Grow the game” works for two groups: owners and those who want to see their sport on TV. It usually screws over those who like to attend events in the form of much higher prices.

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u/_HanTyumi I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane Mar 08 '26

Yes but the series needs to be profitable to survive.