[andy_m]

I must admit I haven't been able to maintain much of an interest in this series after my initial enthusiasm, but there are some very good drivers in that field, and actually it's strengthened as the season has gone on - some of the starting race drivers are now their team's reserves. As for your initial point I'd say you're right, but you have to factor in the effect that finances have had on f1. I'd argue that JEV should be in f1 over the likes of Maldonado, for example.