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Former Formula One drivers Jarno Trulli and Alex Zanardi have hit out at the current state of Formula One, insisting it is not as good as when they raced.
The Italian duo competed in a combined 293 races in the 1990s and 2000s but both now feel the sport has gone downhill.
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"In comparison, MotoGP is more appealing now," 2004 Monaco Grand Prix winner Trulli told La Repubblica newspaper. "Why? Because the rider plays a more active role."
"The really big mistake is the continuously changing regulations, causing too much confusion," he added. "The cure is to restore the role of the driver."
Speaking of his recent visit to the Italian Grand Prix, Trulli said: "It was a bit sad -- I found it sterile."
"F1 remains the jewel of motor sport, but the crisis is there for everyone to see. Today we are drowning in regulations," he insisted.
Zanardi, meanwhile, admitted he is not a fan of F1's highly-complex current engine regulations.
"I must admit I am not a fan of the turbo era," he said, "and this new generation of engines, which takes the emotion from the drivers and the people watching the races.
"We need technology, but not to kill the show," Zanardi added.
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