could a true world grand prix work?
Hypothetical, so humor me.
What if there was a true World Grand Prix where every major motorsport series competed for one world title?
F1, NASCAR, WEC/Le Mans, IndyCar, WRC, rallycross, offroad racing, etc
The catch is that everyone gets the exact same chassis, safety cell, fuel capacity, tire size limits, and overall dimensions. After that, teams can build the car however they want. Engine choice, drivetrain, suspension, aero, hybrid systems, gearing, and setup are all open.
The track would be designed as a "jack of all trades" circuit with: Long straights, High speed sweepers, Tight street circuit sections, a banked oval section, Gravel/dirt sections, Rough pavement and elevation changes, Day and night racing maybe even 24 hour. The goal is to create a race where no single motorsport has a builtin advantage and engineers have to decide what compromises are worth making. What design wins? Would an F1 style high downforce car come out on top? Would a Le Mans Hyper car style build be the best all rounder? Would rally teams dominate the mixed surface sections? Could a NASCAR or IndyCar team build something competitive? What would your series build, and who do you think wins?