J0rd4n wrote:2012, 2013 and 2014 have been great races. Webber chasing Alonso in 2012, tyre controversy in 2013, Alonso vs Vettel in 2014. Yes the old track was probably better, but there was no way of keeping it otherwise due to the pressure of upgrading it by Bernie. There has been far worse, e.g. Russia 2014. I still attend every year because the overall experience is excellent and we need what's left of these classic tracks on the calendar.
Disagree about the every single example:
2012 - Alonso leading only because of rain, big tyre/car difference, not much chasing and excitement, simple pass
2013 - more like speeding under yellows for the winner controversy and random failures including LH leading.
2014 - Alonso - Vettel as an example of great racing?? Car 2 s faster, rules forbidding going off at specific corners he goes six times off at those plus couple more on an overtake lap and FIA does their usual selective ostrich impression and so does "rules are rules" audience. You might add Alonso brake testing 20 times for Verstappen's crashing on his own apologists
Hamilton winning only through Rosberg's gearbox(?) failure.
No one's denying Silverstone's classic status or place and no, the old track was not better for F1, that's not the point. At least FI brought a big update and there's a chance for both more chassis (Toro Rosso) and more engine (Merc customers) teams to compete.