F1 braking systems

[rov1200]

Why do we not fit ABS brakes to F1 cars? Would this prevent the constant changing of tyre types from slicks, etc? It is obvious that very skilled racing drivers often lose control of their vehicle in the wet causing shunts, run-offs,etc.

[ABerrant]

Re-introducing ABS would not remove the need for using different tyre types dependent on weather conditions. ABS and other driving aids were banned by F1 in the 1990s in an attempt to increase the need for drivers to use a bit of the skill they are meant to possess instead of relying on technology to pilot the car around the track.

[rov1200]

Interesting to know ABS has been tried in the past. But having witnessed many GPs this year you get the impression that more than skill is required. I believe in the coming season no pit stops are required for fuel and its therefore more important to keep the cars on the track. Also by using ABS does not diminish a driver's skills.

[ABerrant]

Manual threshold braking is the ability to recognise how much braking effort is required in any given situation such that tyre traction is not lost and thus maximum retardation of the car is achieved.

ABS is the ability to stamp on the brake pedal.

Which one of these could accurately be described as a skill?