Brown pants moment during F1 practise

[malfunction]

I agree in-season testing should be allowed, at least with all the teams testing in the same location at the same time.

Wasn't there talk of testing days being 'formal' attractions for the fans at one point? If there were well publicised multi-team tests at a UK track I'd certainly be tempted to attend - I know such things have happened in the past but you have to know about them well in advance - add in a few extras perhaps (have a go in a simulator?)...

Should tethers also be attached to the chassis rather than suspension components?

Possibly a rule change for next year...

[kalniel]

But I agree in-season testing should be allowed, at least with all the teams testing in the same location at the same time.

I don't agree. At least when this happens on a Friday practise you have the full compliment of safety officials and medial resources to deal with it. And they are the test sessions, often much cheaper than the qualy and race sessions.

Testing outside of race weekends means the teams have to pay for the track and all the safety/medical facilities, rather than the TV companies. And while it was fun to go to one test session just to witness the speed at first hand, it's not really much of a spectator sport unless the drivers are involved (as they are on friday to perfect their setup as well as trying out new parts).