F1 cancelled this year?
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Thundersports said:
Double headers might work at some circuits like Silverstone with there different layouts available?
A race on 'Silverstone reverse' was suggested but I'd be amazed if that was even remotely feasible. As far as I'm aware the circuit has no design concessions to be reconfigured 'the wrong way' so things like run-off, armco, emergency access points etc would all need to be significantly reworked (and FIA approval required). It would take months even if it was feasible, certainly couldn't be turned around with a week between races.ukaskew said:
Thundersports said:
Double headers might work at some circuits like Silverstone with there different layouts available?
A race on 'Silverstone reverse' was suggested but I'd be amazed if that was even remotely feasible. As far as I'm aware the circuit has no design concessions to be reconfigured 'the wrong way' so things like run-off, armco, emergency access points etc would all need to be significantly reworked (and FIA approval required). It would take months even if it was feasible, certainly couldn't be turned around with a week between races.What would be wrong with simply repeating the GP on the same circuit, with no changes? In many ways it would be facsinating to see how minor chages, such as the weather and driver mistakes can influence a race.
I can't see a way we could lose as viewers personally. If the results for the top 3 are identical on both GP's then we get proof absolute that the right people ended in the right places. On the other hand, and as is more likely, we would see just how much fortune and circumstance effect the order.
Would such a crazy thing ever happen? Probably not
Although.. If Liberty lawyers determine that they can demand their full rights monies if they can find a contrived way to technically deliver a championship with whatever number races they promise to deliver as a minimum, then this and any of the other solutions on this thread could be considered. Depends who is motivated and by what amount of £££.
I can't see a way we could lose as viewers personally. If the results for the top 3 are identical on both GP's then we get proof absolute that the right people ended in the right places. On the other hand, and as is more likely, we would see just how much fortune and circumstance effect the order.
Would such a crazy thing ever happen? Probably not
Although.. If Liberty lawyers determine that they can demand their full rights monies if they can find a contrived way to technically deliver a championship with whatever number races they promise to deliver as a minimum, then this and any of the other solutions on this thread could be considered. Depends who is motivated and by what amount of £££.
If they went to Silverstone on two separate days in autumn they're almost guaranteed two different types of weather to give them some variation.
Running the track in reverse will never happen. You only have to look at the runoffs to see that. It would be a huge job to rebuild the circuit for that.
Running the track in reverse will never happen. You only have to look at the runoffs to see that. It would be a huge job to rebuild the circuit for that.
ukaskew said:
A race on 'Silverstone reverse' was suggested but I'd be amazed if that was even remotely feasible. As far as I'm aware the circuit has no design concessions to be reconfigured 'the wrong way' so things like run-off, armco, emergency access points etc would all need to be significantly reworked (and FIA approval required). It would take months even if it was feasible, certainly couldn't be turned around with a week between races.
Certainly the case.Also medical professionals will still be busy dealing with the China virus
TheDeuce said:
Although.. If Liberty lawyers determine that they can demand their full rights monies if they can find a contrived way to technically deliver a championship with whatever number races they promise to deliver as a minimum, then this and any of the other solutions on this thread could be considered. Depends who is motivated and by what amount of £££.
15 is the magic number. Anything below that and they have to start paying back on the TV contracts pro rata.ukaskew said:
Thundersports said:
Double headers might work at some circuits like Silverstone with there different layouts available?
A race on 'Silverstone reverse' was suggested but I'd be amazed if that was even remotely feasible. As far as I'm aware the circuit has no design concessions to be reconfigured 'the wrong way' so things like run-off, armco, emergency access points etc would all need to be significantly reworked (and FIA approval required). It would take months even if it was feasible, certainly couldn't be turned around with a week between races.BrettMRC said:
How long does a race have to be in order for it to count towards the chamopinship?
Might be interesting to have a shorter race on the saturday and a full race on the sunday. (not a qualifying race)
It recently was 305km, subject to 2 hours maximum, except for Monaco which is shorter. Might be interesting to have a shorter race on the saturday and a full race on the sunday. (not a qualifying race)
I'd rather see just 5 full Grand Prix weekends than 10 or so curtailed/double race events.
It all depends whether you feel the need for there to be a championship, or whether having F1 Grands Prix is a higher priority.
For me, given what winning and participating in a GP has always been about, it's more important than some sort of fabricated championship.
If they can manage to get 8-10 full GP events to count as a championship, then great.
It all depends whether you feel the need for there to be a championship, or whether having F1 Grands Prix is a higher priority.
For me, given what winning and participating in a GP has always been about, it's more important than some sort of fabricated championship.
If they can manage to get 8-10 full GP events to count as a championship, then great.
Villeneuve speaks, and actually makes sense IMO. Scrap the 2020 championship and run some 'Grand Slam' events at the end of the year https://insideracing.com/index.php/formula-1/11356...
As it is now with the races being cancelled or postponed as it gets within a certain time of their calendar date, the space to run a championship gets ever smaller. Once the world is open again and clear of the virus, have a short run of races and maybe try out some of those different race formats Brawn was thinking of.
As it is now with the races being cancelled or postponed as it gets within a certain time of their calendar date, the space to run a championship gets ever smaller. Once the world is open again and clear of the virus, have a short run of races and maybe try out some of those different race formats Brawn was thinking of.
Edited by ajprice on Thursday 9th April 17:20
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