When I talk to my father about the modern track schedules (long-time formula racing fan and former driver) he wishes they would return to Watkins Glen. That's way before my time, but a smaller venue like that would be really cool to see.
One of the many complaints over this GP was specifically trying to say "WHY NOT SEND IT TO MIAMI-HOMESTEAD" when FIA regs and procedures are not set-up for any sort of ovals. Secondly, it would require a whole different aero and drivetrain spec just for one race in order for speeds to be where they'd actually amaze people. Thirdly, it would run into the same problem that Champcar ran in the 2000's, people blacking out thanks to high and constant G-forces at the fastest ovals along with a bunch of other safety issues. That said, I'd rather go with Pocono and Indy.
Wait... drivers tapped out due to high G in a banked corner? That's insanely scary. Even just getting sorta drowsy is catastrophic...
Yes, I can't remember the year, early 2000s, but it was at Texas Motor Speedway (where they race next weekend) the g-forces were so severe that it was causing blackouts.
| 06:30 | Closing of the track to public | ||
| 08:30-08:55 | Qualifying session - Race B Pre 1961- F1 and F2 Grand Prix cars | ||
| 09:30-09:55 | Qualifying session - Race A Pre-war Grand Prix cars and Voiturettes | ||
| 10:30-10:55 | Qualifying session - Race D 1500 cm3 - F1 Grand Prix cars (1961 – 1965) | ||
| 11:30-11:55 | Qualifying session - Race E F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1966 – 1972) | ||
| 14:30-14:55 | Qualifying session - Race C Sports Racing cars – front engine (1952 – 1957) | ||
| 15:30-15:55 | Qualifying session - Race F F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1973 - 1976) | ||
| 16:30-16:55 | Qualifying session - Race G F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1977 – 1980) | ||
| 19:30 | Opening of the track to public |
| 07:00 | Closing of the track to public | ||
| 09:00-09:30 | Race B (10 laps or 30 minutes) Pre 1961- F1 and F2 Grand Prix cars | ||
| 10:05-10:35 | Race A (10 laps or 30 minutes) Pre-war Grand Prix cars and Voiturettes | ||
| 11:10-11:40 | Race D (10 laps or 30 minutes) 1500 cm3 - F1 Grand Prix cars (1961 – 1965) | ||
| 12:15-12:50 | Race E (12 laps or 35 minutes) F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1966 – 1972) | ||
| 14:00-14:30 | Race C (10 laps or 30 minutes) Sports Racing cars – front engine (1952 – 1957) | ||
| 15:05-15:50 | Race F (18 laps or 45 minutes) F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1973 - 1976) | ||
| 16:25-17:10 | Race G (18 laps or 45 minutes) F1 Grand Prix cars 3L (1977 – 1980) | ||
| 19:30 | Opening of the track to public |
i caught some of this on youtube. It is a little shocking how, even though all the drivers have their HANS devices on, the cars still are probably very dangerous. But I'm definitely just a pussy for being concerned about that on the drivers behalf when all of them are choosing to participate. But anyway, I can't wait until those guys add later classes, so I can see my all-time favorite mid-90s Williams cars take to the course.
This is what motorsports was back in the day. You could set one of these cars up at a reasonable budget and win if you could drive and set up the car so it doesn't suffer mechanical failures and handling issues.
It would just be such a shame, if such a classic, beautiful car was ruined and irrevocably destroyed. If it gets replacement parts until no originals are left, that's a bit sad, but on the other, it at least preserves that type of car in working condition.
I’m shocked that all the teams agreed to this shit. But yeah I am not optimistic this will positively affect the excitement levels. Especially when there’s no reverse grid component. It will likely just be more boring racing. I could see teams telling their drivers to stay conservative and hold position. These sprint races are going to be really boring. Or, some big name will crash out of one, and the sprint races will be abandoned for next season. Now I’m worried about the f1 new owners adding competition cautions to copy American motor sports like nascar
They could always do something like what the Corvette museum did after the sinkhole fiasco and send them back to the factory to be properly restored. I think
>Yukie Tsunoda and Charlize Leclerc
They're going to do the full qualifying the way it is now all the way to Q3 which will set the sprint race grid. Then the finishing order of the sprint race sets the grid for the main race. So yes it's just another let's watch Hamilton drive around measure. Why they didn't do the reverse grid like F2 I have no idea, they was the only part of the proposal I liked. Plus it takes strategy out of the main race by removing the starting on the tyres you did Q2 in rule.
