Posted by: gorocurt
You shouldn't ban them. Instead, take into account the amount of gas they've used dueing the race. The more gas they use, the more points taken off. It will encourage effeciency of fuel.
Interesting point.
Fuel efficiency is already incorporated into the design of a race car and the strategy used during a race. Use up more fuel = more pitstops.
In a sports car series here in America, there's already an added prize for whatever team uses the least amount of fuel. If I remember correctly, it may even be sponsored by the EPA themselves.
Before I forget, there's even an all-electric Formula car series being organized called Formula E. Electric vehicles are the future of racing.
[Edited on 11.27.2012 8:51 PM PST]