The Official F1 2020 silly season *contains speculation*
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HustleRussell said:
Where does that come from anyway? Historically 10 teams is a drought. The sport should certainly strive for more. A greater number of teams would help fill the field spread.
The TV contracts required a minimum number of starters to be 20 cars.Thats why at the indy farce race the cars started then went into the pits and stopped, they met the contract terms.
HustleRussell said:
TheDeuce said:
Wasn't said without a degree of provocation and I didn't label you directly a 'bellend'...
You’ll call someone a bellend and then immediately backtrack when challenged? I’m impressed. Just get over it if it bothers you. Someone accused me of acting like a victim earlier which is nonsense, just ignore it - water off a ducks back.
TheDeuce said:
HustleRussell said:
TheDeuce said:
Wasn't said without a degree of provocation and I didn't label you directly a 'bellend'...
You’ll call someone a bellend and then immediately backtrack when challenged? I’m impressed. Just get over it if it bothers you. Someone accused me of acting like a victim earlier which is nonsense, just ignore it - water off a ducks back.
jsf said:
HustleRussell said:
Where does that come from anyway? Historically 10 teams is a drought. The sport should certainly strive for more. A greater number of teams would help fill the field spread.
The TV contracts required a minimum number of starters to be 20 cars.Thats why at the indy farce race the cars started then went into the pits and stopped, they met the contract terms.
MissChief said:
jsf said:
HustleRussell said:
Where does that come from anyway? Historically 10 teams is a drought. The sport should certainly strive for more. A greater number of teams would help fill the field spread.
The TV contracts required a minimum number of starters to be 20 cars.Thats why at the indy farce race the cars started then went into the pits and stopped, they met the contract terms.
Evangelion said:
MissChief said:
... if the number of teams drops below 10 then lots should be drawn to force teams to run extra cars.
If that happens would it be for an entire season, or would there be a draw for each race?TheDeuce said:
Evangelion said:
MissChief said:
... if the number of teams drops below 10 then lots should be drawn to force teams to run extra cars.
If that happens would it be for an entire season, or would there be a draw for each race?HTP99 said:
TheDeuce said:
Evangelion said:
MissChief said:
... if the number of teams drops below 10 then lots should be drawn to force teams to run extra cars.
If that happens would it be for an entire season, or would there be a draw for each race?I am not against the idea of a Rookies Championship, perhaps using year-old cars. Bigger grids make for better races.
But I feel sure the idea for the teams would just mean added expense, for little, or no return. Adding extra races is going to become a logistical and staffing nightmare before long.
Liberty want a bigger and better Circus, the teams want to dedicate all resources on scoring championship points.
But I feel sure the idea for the teams would just mean added expense, for little, or no return. Adding extra races is going to become a logistical and staffing nightmare before long.
Liberty want a bigger and better Circus, the teams want to dedicate all resources on scoring championship points.
slipstream 1985 said:
MissChief said:
jsf said:
HustleRussell said:
Where does that come from anyway? Historically 10 teams is a drought. The sport should certainly strive for more. A greater number of teams would help fill the field spread.
The TV contracts required a minimum number of starters to be 20 cars.Thats why at the indy farce race the cars started then went into the pits and stopped, they met the contract terms.
All teams to take a 3rd chassis to every event. During practice sessions the teams nominated reserve driver uses it ( more data for the team, experience for the driver ) but does not take part in qualy. Instead the reserve drivers have a sprint race after main qualy, with start positions based on practice times, and the top 4 finishers join the back of the grid the next day.
Overall gives more cars on track, and an extra race for the fans
MartG said:
slipstream 1985 said:
MissChief said:
jsf said:
HustleRussell said:
Where does that come from anyway? Historically 10 teams is a drought. The sport should certainly strive for more. A greater number of teams would help fill the field spread.
The TV contracts required a minimum number of starters to be 20 cars.Thats why at the indy farce race the cars started then went into the pits and stopped, they met the contract terms.
All teams to take a 3rd chassis to every event. During practice sessions the teams nominated reserve driver uses it ( more data for the team, experience for the driver ) but does not take part in qualy. Instead the reserve drivers have a sprint race after main qualy, with start positions based on practice times, and the top 4 finishers join the back of the grid the next day.
Overall gives more cars on track, and an extra race for the fans
I think they should just bring A1GP back, and run it properly. Best of both worlds. A premier open wheel formula that pitches national drivers and teams against eachother in identical machinery to create a motorsport world cup, and Formula 1 which pitches teams against eachother to find the best team overall and allow the designers and engineers an opportunity to shine.
To me, A1GP was exciting, easy to find a team to support, and didn't feel like watching a proving ground or second tier / stepping stone effort like GP2 or 3.
TheDeuce said:
HTP99 said:
TheDeuce said:
Evangelion said:
MissChief said:
... if the number of teams drops below 10 then lots should be drawn to force teams to run extra cars.
If that happens would it be for an entire season, or would there be a draw for each race?kiseca said:
I predict the top teams will pull further away from the rest as the third car, despite starting from the back, will make it into the points and thus take points away from other teams. The third driver will be the best the team can afford, too.
You'd have to exclude the 3rd car from the points, and limit the driver to someone with no prior F1 experienceMartG said:
You'd have to exclude the 3rd car from the points, and limit the driver to someone with no prior F1 experience
Within the 2021 budget caps a massive headache. At the moment it would look like, lots of free testing, and a tactical blocker for competing teams. Gene pool with a super licence is pretty small. I'd actually be open to full customer teams being allowed providing they were suitably hamstrung and had to run the car unaided by the supplier.
Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
andburg said:
I'd actually be open to full customer teams being allowed providing they were suitably hamstrung and had to run the car unaided by the supplier.
Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
If it was, then next season the McLaren would also be a Ferrari Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
andburg said:
I'd actually be open to full customer teams being allowed providing they were suitably hamstrung and had to run the car unaided by the supplier.
Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
Why would a customer team need to be hamstrung by weight penalties? They'd be a step or 2 behind on updates anyway and still have to get a handle on the setup of the car themselves. You wouldn't end up with a Ferrari/HAAS 1234 if the Ferrari was the quickest car. Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
DanielSan said:
andburg said:
I'd actually be open to full customer teams being allowed providing they were suitably hamstrung and had to run the car unaided by the supplier.
Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
Why would a customer team need to be hamstrung by weight penalties? They'd be a step or 2 behind on updates anyway and still have to get a handle on the setup of the car themselves. You wouldn't end up with a Ferrari/HAAS 1234 if the Ferrari was the quickest car. Would a customer Ferrari ran by HAAS with something like ballast/fuel restrictions and their own independant setup be capable of beating a mclaren given the same budget?
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