Official 2020 Eifel Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**
Discussion
Round 11 and we’re in Germany for the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Not the 20km ring but the race circuit.
There will be up to 20,000 spectators
Rumours that Pirelli are bringing snow tyres are untrue, but the weather could through up some uncertainty.
Date(s): Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2020
UK Broadcast Timings
All sessions are live on Sky F1; race and qualifying highlights are shown on Channel 4:
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here
Weather forecast
Tyre options: To be added when published
2013 Race Result:Last seen in 2013 the lap times will have little relevance
2013 race highlights
There will be up to 20,000 spectators
Rumours that Pirelli are bringing snow tyres are untrue, but the weather could through up some uncertainty.
Date(s): Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2020
UK Broadcast Timings
All sessions are live on Sky F1; race and qualifying highlights are shown on Channel 4:
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here
Weather forecast
Tyre options: To be added when published
2013 Race Result:Last seen in 2013 the lap times will have little relevance
2013 race highlights
Piginapoke said:
Vaud, it would be helpful if you'd let me know you were putting the thread up, I've just spent 20 mins doing it.
Apologies. I didn't know that it was your intent to post for all of 2020... I've posted in previous seasons as have others. I will bow out for the rest of the season.Edited by vaud on Thursday 1st October 21:00
JonChalk said:
My gut says those are1 tyre too hard.
But I guess nothing will work, if the weathers crap. Go softer and take the C1 and it will cold-grain to st. Go harder and take the C5 and no one will use it.
There’s really no way to tell what the tyres will do - what’s the coldest track temp seen in the Pirelli era?
https://www.gptoday.net/en/news/f1/236406/no-extra...But I guess nothing will work, if the weathers crap. Go softer and take the C1 and it will cold-grain to st. Go harder and take the C5 and no one will use it.
There’s really no way to tell what the tyres will do - what’s the coldest track temp seen in the Pirelli era?
Freezing?
JonChalk said:
Fair enough, I probably should have been more explicit - what’s the coldest race track temp? Not practice or quali, but race?
Canada 1978 according to F1 records at -5c.Someone on reddit mentioned a more recent Canadian race (in the last 10 years) that was 8c but I can't find it.
JonChalk said:
Wow - that would be funny! -5!
I genuinely think Northern Europe at this time of year is a mistake - a number of Italian and French circuits available. Double header at Turkey.
This may end up making F1 look silly.
Alright......sillier.
I don't know, I'm quite enjoying this season.I genuinely think Northern Europe at this time of year is a mistake - a number of Italian and French circuits available. Double header at Turkey.
This may end up making F1 look silly.
Alright......sillier.
Fire99 said:
It seems ridiculous that F1, being super weather critical these days, would choose to go to a track which at this time of year is likely to have inclement weather.. Either adjust the helicopter rule or don't go to the track..
I don't think they can adjust the helicopter rule due to the potential for liability.HustleRussell said:
How have Stroll and Racing Point managed to get themselves into a situation where they have a driver going into qually cold with just three hours of prep in the garage? Must’ve been a very late communication from Stroll.
Maybe he was taken ill quickly... it does happen.Adrian W said:
Derek Smith said:
I thought they always brought a SC out if there's a car fire. Part of their SOPs.
at what point is the car on fire? a little bit of smoke from oil? a soaked out engine? or actual flames?Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff