“I was so bored that I think I may have dozed off for a few laps” said the current world champion, commenting on the processional nature of yesterday’s F1 Grand Prix in Bahrain.
Organisers resorted to playing rousing music over the public address system in an effort to prevent spectators dropping off.
The lack of spectacle will inevitably bring renewed calls for changes to the format. F1 officials are already concerned that the next race, scheduled to take place in Melbourne on 28th March, may be cancelled due to lack of interest.
