I can see how people think DH is like F1, more visible technical changes and developments in DH over the last ~20 years than just about any other field of cycling, but alot of those Developments have been lifted from Motorcycles rather than F1…
The F1 analogy falls down on many fronts really:
In F1 Aero is King! – In DH the governing body effectively banned any work in that field because it looked “a bit Gay” apparently…
In F1 the competitors are paid millions and are covered in logos – In DH the Competitors are paid a relative pittance and still covered in logos
In F1 the Venues are Glamourous sun drenched and attended by Celebrities – DH venues are mostly in the Arseend of nowhere on a windy, wet hill
In F1 you get David Coulthard and Martin Brundle giving informed Commentary throughout the race then lofty and Eddie wander about annoying the tits off of pit crews/drivers to get you all the F1 “Gossip” – In DH you get Rob Warner and any of his mates who are at a loose end, Swearing, taking the piss and occasionally discussing the racing…
IMO DH is far better to watch, and easier to get into at a grass roots level, but I still like watching F1…