« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 10 11 [12] 13 14 ... 17

Author Topic: Auto Racing  (Read 5629 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #165 on: April 28, 2021, 12:46:17 pm »
Apparently the missing two years has been added to the contract so Canada is now contracted to have a GP until 2031 so there will be future GP's. Looking at the upside, the next GP will be with the new formula.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC
Like Like x 2 View List

Online Michael Hardner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12531
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #166 on: April 28, 2021, 12:50:21 pm »
Quote from: wilber on April 28, 2021, 12:46:17 pm
Apparently the missing two years has been added to the contract so Canada is now contracted to have a GP until 2031 so there will be future GP's. Looking at the upside, the next GP will be with the new formula.

So... Formula... 2 ?
Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #167 on: April 28, 2021, 04:17:41 pm »
Quote from: MH on April 28, 2021, 12:50:21 pm
So... Formula... 2 ?

No, big design change rules for F1 in 2022. It was supposed to happen this year but Covid delayed them. Mostly regarding aero. It is very hard to pass with the present cars because they lose so much downforce as soon as they get close to the car in front. The reason these cars are so fast is because of the downforce they generate. So much that theoretically they could drive on the roof of a tunnel when at speed. The new cars will be a bit slower but hopefully they will provide better racing.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #168 on: April 28, 2021, 09:50:01 pm »
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/56893938

This should be interesting. I hope it isn't the first step in F1 going NASCAR gimmick racing.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #169 on: April 28, 2021, 10:57:21 pm »
Quote from: wilber on April 28, 2021, 09:50:01 pm
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/56893938

This should be interesting. I hope it isn't the first step in F1 going NASCAR gimmick racing.

Hmmm...   I’m not sure how I feel about it.  Will it make the racing worse on Sunday if 3 or 4 cars crash out on Saturday?  I think it’s a worthy experiment.  I like that they are trying it in 3 races this year.
Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #170 on: April 29, 2021, 11:33:22 am »
Quote from: the_squid on April 28, 2021, 10:57:21 pm
Hmmm...   I’m not sure how I feel about it.  Will it make the racing worse on Sunday if 3 or 4 cars crash out on Saturday?  I think it’s a worthy experiment.  I like that they are trying it in 3 races this year.

I'm wondering what's in it for the bottom teams, how much cash do they get? Not much point having all the extra expense if you are starting at the back of the sprint race just so you can start at the back of the GP.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #171 on: April 29, 2021, 02:42:11 pm »
Quote from: wilber on April 29, 2021, 11:33:22 am
I'm wondering what's in it for the bottom teams, how much cash do they get? Not much point having all the extra expense if you are starting at the back of the sprint race just so you can start at the back of the GP.

Yeah, I was trying to think if I was Haas, would I bother running my cars at all in the Saturday sprint race?
Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #172 on: April 29, 2021, 03:44:10 pm »
Quote from: the_squid on April 29, 2021, 02:42:11 pm
Yeah, I was trying to think if I was Haas, would I bother running my cars at all in the Saturday sprint race?

Will we see Haas, Alfa and Williams do one lap and pit in the sprint race? If they don't think they will do any better than in Friday qualifying they might as well.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #173 on: April 30, 2021, 11:48:20 am »
Quote from: wilber on April 29, 2021, 03:44:10 pm
Will we see Haas, Alfa and Williams do one lap and pit in the sprint race? If they don't think they will do any better than in Friday qualifying they might as well.

Except, they all voted to try this....   and I guess the same thing can be said of the regular qualifying session....    so maybe this will be a smashing success.
Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #174 on: April 30, 2021, 12:09:30 pm »
Quote from: the_squid on April 30, 2021, 11:48:20 am
Except, they all voted to try this....   and I guess the same thing can be said of the regular qualifying session....    so maybe this will be a smashing success.

That's why I am wondering what's in it for them. The chances of them gaining points or grid position aren't very good so there must be enough cash involved to make it worth while. Hopefully it will spice up the weekend, Friday practice is usually pretty boring.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #175 on: April 30, 2021, 12:45:43 pm »
Quote from: wilber on April 30, 2021, 12:09:30 pm
That's why I am wondering what's in it for them. The chances of them gaining points or grid position aren't very good so there must be enough cash involved to make it worth while. Hopefully it will spice up the weekend, Friday practice is usually pretty boring.

Maybe what's in it is the long-term growth of the sport so that it doesn't become boring?  Maybe they are looking beyond "what's in it for my team right now"...   but I dunno.  It could also be that the F1 commercial rights holder threatened them with something too! 
Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #176 on: April 30, 2021, 01:41:42 pm »
Quote from: the_squid on April 30, 2021, 12:45:43 pm
Maybe what's in it is the long-term growth of the sport so that it doesn't become boring?  Maybe they are looking beyond "what's in it for my team right now"...   but I dunno.  It could also be that the F1 commercial rights holder threatened them with something too!

F1 needs ten teams and it really needs to get its costs under control to keep the ones it has and hopefully attract some new blood.
F1 can't afford to lose teams it can't replace. 20 cars isn't exactly a huge grid for any race and the sport is so expensive no team is going to support three cars.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #177 on: May 07, 2021, 09:32:34 pm »
Classy move by Toto to make good on his promise at Grosjean's home GP..

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/56993145
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC

Offline Squidward von Squidderson

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5630
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #178 on: May 08, 2021, 12:37:28 pm »
Interesting qualifying in Spain today.  Should be a close race.

Brundle mentioned track limits and the stupidity that can exist if they aren’t enforced.  Here’s the example he was talking about:

Logged

Offline wilber

  • Administrator
  • Full Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9165
Re: Auto Racing
« Reply #179 on: May 08, 2021, 01:38:36 pm »
Quote from: the_squid on May 08, 2021, 12:37:28 pm
Interesting qualifying in Spain today.  Should be a close race.

Brundle mentioned track limits and the stupidity that can exist if they aren’t enforced.  Here’s the example he was talking about:



That's crazy. Maybe there should just be the track and then gravel.
Logged
"Never trust a man without a single redeeming vice" WSC
Like Like x 1 View List
Pages: 1 ... 10 11 [12] 13 14 ... 17
« previous next »