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noise has been part of racing since the first race, road cars have to be quiet but try watching NASCAR (or the Oz version) or the monster trucks or top fuel drags with quiet exhausts, they wouldnt last long. Some years back they had a problem with the Formula Holden series, the sound wasnt "right" and a lot of exhausts were tried till something good was found. So at least some promoters understand.
F1 shouldnt be looked on as a pinnacle (although only the top end of drivers go there), its a business, they dont listen to anything but the sound of $$$$ rolling in, hence they current issue with companies going bust due to greed by the ownership of the F1 business. They will change as they realise they are going to loose $$$ until they get more cars on the track, they may look at the noise issue if they can see more $$$ in it for them. Yes technology does filter back but thats because the companies involved can see some sort of opportunity to sell cars or improve things. At least they get some of the cost of F1 back by using new found tech. on their road cars, its probably a minute return. I dont hate it, I watch it, but I do not like the politics and constant rule changing and bickering.
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