Some say that time trialing is not proper racing, it has to be all set off at the same time. I can't see that working on a course as long as the IOM though.
The 2013 Season
- Thread starter Brogan
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That's my issue. In order to keep historical dates relevant, they simply allow huge chunks of time to pass during the summer holiday season without any hint of F1 action. If a European race disappears, I believe the schedule should be adjusted accordingly. Oh well. Formula One fans are accustomed to long layoffs I guess.
I think that in this case Mr Ecclestone's magic failed him, no-one would take over a French GP.
The Artist.....
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Bill Boddy
To be honest, it's better than it used to be for long gaps.... It's not so long since the South African GP was held on the first Sunday of January, and then the next race of the season would be in March or April!!! Can you imagine that... Revving up for the GP season, and then stopping for 3 months, and then starting again.... In fact, on at least 1 occasion, it was on New Year's day, so the qualifying sessions were actually in the previous year!!!
To be honest, it's better than it used to be for long gaps.... It's not so long since the South African GP was held on the first Sunday of January, and then the next race of the season would be in March or April!!! Can you imagine that... Revving up for the GP season, and then stopping for 3 months, and then starting again.... In fact, on at least 1 occasion, it was on New Year's day, so the qualifying sessions were actually in the previous year!!!
That's where the long gaps belong. At the beginning of the season. Multiple 3 week/Month long gaps in the middle of the season make for a discombobulated and unsatisfying summer schedule. Unless you are Brogan.
Now that Pirelli has been cleared for further testing with 2013 machines, how many teams will take them up on it? If Red Bull doesn't test they'll look completely and utterly foolish.
The Race Hub has been updated: http://cliptheapex.com/pages/2013-standings/
Mercedes second in the Constructors'.
Who'd have thought it?
Their rise through the field since the Spanish GP has been impressive
Mercedes second in the Constructors'.
Who'd have thought it?
Their rise through the field since the Spanish GP has been impressive
The Artist.....
Champion Elect
Meanwhile, Horner and Domenicali have suggested that the YTD should be with current race drivers to resolve the tyre issues.
http://adamcooperf1.com/2013/06/30/...days-should-be-pirelli-test-for-race-drivers/
http://adamcooperf1.com/2013/06/30/...days-should-be-pirelli-test-for-race-drivers/
So in a couple weeks they are gonna ask the F1 field to try and re-create the conditions that put numerous drivers in very precarious circumstances. Sounds like an absurd plan.
I hope it buckets down the whole time.
I hope it buckets down the whole time.
This season is one of the worst I can remember the tyres, DRS double zones and a scandal I can honestly say I haven't enjoyed a single race...
It is obvious to anyone with eyes and half a brain that the Merc's benefited greatly from the so called Pirelli tyre test, I just hope that the other teams get just as much benefit from the YDT and the playing field has once again been leveled....
Roll on next year.....
It is obvious to anyone with eyes and half a brain that the Merc's benefited greatly from the so called Pirelli tyre test, I just hope that the other teams get just as much benefit from the YDT and the playing field has once again been leveled....
Roll on next year.....
Mephistopheles, I love your optimism mate but do you honestly think next year will be any better ??
I can only hope...
Lets be serious Meph. You'll never be happy.
I'll never forget one of our first exchanges. You said something to the effect that you "expect more from the fans than you do the drivers". Saddest outlook I've ever heard.
I have no doubt you'll have something to feign misery over next year.
I'll never forget one of our first exchanges. You said something to the effect that you "expect more from the fans than you do the drivers". Saddest outlook I've ever heard.
I have no doubt you'll have something to feign misery over next year.
I love F1. Quite enjoying this season even if its not the most exciting one I've ever seen there is enough to keep me interested (its not 1992!).
I tend to just sit back and watch the latest 'its killing the sport and devaluing it' stuff along with the 'God its not entertaining because its a lottery not about talent' thing with amusement as there has always been something thats got people saying that in every season I've watched in 23 years. In ten years time it'll be forgotten though and these days will be talked about with fondness.
Hardcore F1 fans are never happy. There like the hardcore Indie kids who stop liking bands when they become well known.
The fact is its cool to say F1's not good or ruined now days. A bit like its cool to say you hate Coldplay. They all spend there time watching the races and posting on the forums though.
I tend to just sit back and watch the latest 'its killing the sport and devaluing it' stuff along with the 'God its not entertaining because its a lottery not about talent' thing with amusement as there has always been something thats got people saying that in every season I've watched in 23 years. In ten years time it'll be forgotten though and these days will be talked about with fondness.
Hardcore F1 fans are never happy. There like the hardcore Indie kids who stop liking bands when they become well known.
The fact is its cool to say F1's not good or ruined now days. A bit like its cool to say you hate Coldplay. They all spend there time watching the races and posting on the forums though.
Some people are so terminally mired in their disdain that's its not even worth trying to figure out why.
Incubus
Champion Elect
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Well to be fair Coldplay are a lot more deflating than the worst rubber Pirelli ever produced.
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