Some purists may be aghast at shortening grands prix but this is not a new concept. In 1958, as part of a wider package of changes including a ban on alcohol-based fuels, maximum race lengths were cut from 500km or three hours to 300km and two hours.
It really makes the opposite point: this rule hasn’t been touched since 1958, and yet they feel the need to change it now!
I also love this bit:
It really makes the opposite point: this rule hasn’t been touched since 1958, and yet they feel the need to change it now!