thing is, it would not be about the racing, or the abbilities of the drivers, it would be about remembering what we as fans lived with them, so the movie would be centered on the action and emotions it can produce on the viewer, wether they are AI or not, or whoever would be driving.
if someone doesnt agree or doesnt like the idea, its perfectly fine, but its important to consider that not everyone thinks or looks at things the same way.