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Drivers play down desire for risky F1

Several drivers have played down the suggestion that F1 needs to be 'riskier' or 'more dangerous' following comments from the likes of Kimi Raikkonen and Niki Lauda that the current era of the sport isn't challenging enough. A handful of drivers have aired concerns that F1 has become too technical in recent years, with too greater emphasis placed on conservation, rather than outright driving skill, while Lauda went as far as to suggest there needs to be a greater fear factor in order to differentiate the quality in drivers. Despite this, however, a handful of drivers have come out in support of the current regulations, insisting the formula is still a challenge regardless, even if they...
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