[Excaliber]

Passing? In F1? OK, who in the pits cut a deal with the other teams to allow that?

Seems like the only passing that has been done in the last few years was when a driver was "ordered" to slow down so his team mate could win.

Having a spirited race, with REAL passing is a breath of fresh air.

The MOST awesome pass I ever saw was an F1 car sideways in the corner just after passing and coming in to "hot". The driver sawing on the wheel, drifting the car sideways beautifully. Jackie Stewart announcing the race yelling into the microphone, "He's gonna loose it, he's gonna loose it". But he DIDN'T loose it, my mouth was hanging open. Simply put,,,,,unbelievable driving talent!

By the way, cost is becoming a factor in F1, there are fewer teams able to compete each year.

I hope this "passing trend" is not a passing fad!

Ernie