FIA's radio silence perfect backdrop to Mercedes duel
Communication ban lets Hamilton and Rosberg off the leash
Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian F1 Grand Prix in Monza September 7, 2014: "Thankfully Hamilton and Alonso, artisans as they are at their craft, give us more than enough reasons to follow F1" writes David Kennedy (REUTERS/Max Rossi)
The news that the FIA has banned with immediate effect any form of pit-to-driver radio communication that could enhance the performance of either car or driver is another step forward in returning autonomy to the driver.
After all, that's what they're paid to do, they should be able to race without diktats blaring into their earpieces. This isn't kindergarten, it's the pinnacle of motorsport, let them get on with it. They'll still be informed about pitstop strategies or relevant race information, but being told how to drive or who to let past? Well hopefully that is now consigned to the past. Added to that, in recent races the FIA has slackened the reins as far as the punishment of drivers who dare to over-duel. There is a real awakening of the realisation that fans just won't tolerate racing-by-numbers any more.
