Formula 1 is working on a microphone device which could be attached to cars' exhaust systems to enhance the audio for TV viewers. Since F1 ushered in the ear of the new generation hybrid engine in 2014, the muffled, deeper sound of the turbocharged power units has taken away part of the thrill of Grand Prix racing which was provided by the high-pitch, screaming volume of the V8 and V10 engine. F1 commercial director Sean Bratches agreed that the viewer experience needed to be enhanced, and revealed that the sport was investigation a way of pumping up the volume. FIA clarifies jump start rules for 2018 Bratches said F1 was working with Australian producer and sports television innovator...
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