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Damon Hill warns F1 technology is eroding the driver's craft

Original: Damon Hill (@HillF1): On F1, AI, hybrids and algorithms, over time the contribution of the driver's art will be reduced

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill says that with AI, hybrid systems and algorithms increasingly shaping car performance, the driver's skill will gradually become less significant, possibly minimal. Hill, who helped develop driver aids at Williams during his racing career, questioned whether fans actually want the sport to move in that direction, prompting debate about technology versus human talent in F1.

Why now: A respected former champion has raised concerns about the growing role of technology in Formula 1, sparking discussion among fans.

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• Damon Hill (@HillF1): On F1, AI, hybrids and algorithms, over time the contribution of the driver's art will be reduced or even rendered minimally significant. I say this as someone who worked on developing driver aids whilst with Williams. So, is this what we want? Its the… · f1bot@mastodon.jeckyll.net

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