Man vs Machine

As the Bahrain GP stands cancelled and the Formula 1 season is postponed for the first time in 21st century, I hear that the Bahrain economy would have to absorb a loss of estimated $100mn due to this decision and it might spurt equally severe repercussions for the Formula 1 teams and committees alike. But even with such alarming figures/discussions circumventing the sports world, I can’t stop but notice the awe-inspiring similarities between a human being and a formula 1 race car.

Both need proper fuel (weight and type) to propel properly
We all know that F1 racing cars can’t run on kerosene, they need a special high octane gas to make them fly on the race track. A follower of F1 would also tell you how it’s important to not fill tank till the brink and why it’s important to in F1 to leave a little in fuel tanks (in order to lower the car weight). In the same fashion the human body can’t just carry-on on a low fat, high fiber diet forever. And being over-weight or under-weight can cause problems.