I wholeheartedly agree that it is definately a coverup - RedBull are putting all their weight behind Formula 1 because it generates the most return, by miles, the other sports come absolutely no where.
I guess I am not alone, but being a regular of the unusual attitude flying variety, watching the air racing doesn't do it for me. I find solo competitive flying far more interesting. I guess that is just my preference anyway as freestyle jet skiing is my cup of tea, compared to jet ski racing, which I find boring as hell....
It is a shame that it has finished, as alot of the worlds top aerobatic pilots and well known display pilots have found themselves at what you could say is the top formula in competitive flying competition. Hope it returns, but it won't sadly i think.