2020 Styrian Grand Prix - Spielberg, 10-12 July

[Wouter]

[michl420]

It´s already communicated that there is no chance for a qualy Sunday morning because of the support program. On other thing that bothers me since some years is that everytime a car stops there is a safety car or a red flag. In 7 out of 10 cases the car could easily roll through a gap in the guardrail if there were any.

[dans79]

It´s already communicated that there is no chance for a qualy Sunday morning because of the support program.

Says who? The only person I have heard say this is crofty, and his own piers didn't agree with him.

[kistigun]

Are there any long run time comparisments?

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[Racer X]

It´s already communicated that there is no chance for a qualy Sunday morning because of the support program. On other thing that bothers me since some years is that everytime a car stops there is a safety car or a red flag. In 7 out of 10 cases the car could easily roll through a gap in the guardrail if there were any.

Yes but its to prevent a crash with a stationary object like what happened with Jules Bianchi.
If and when a driver safely rejoins then they lift the flags.

Or if the driver manages to actually exit the run off areas completely then they lift the flags. They are pulling flags almost immediately now even when a car is just driving and then over steers out of track for a moment. Yes its excessive but i would have preferred excessive flags being pulled on drivers in the past then all these deaths.

I mean its unlucky if you're on a fast lap or in race you are leading and then drivers behind you catch up with fresh tires because the pit stop benefited them a bit more then you. But luck adds drama and entertainment so from a marketing perspective it makes it a bit harder for the leading car to fly away completly like when Redbull and a few seasons ago Mercedes and in the past other teams would have massive gaps to the 3rd place podium.

I mean all of those flags gave us an odd podium situation and a entertaining and heart breaking race for some and a miracle and lucky race for and unlucky for others.

I dont mind all the flags despite the fact that the teams i support were affected by them, safety first.


EDIT:
But i agree putting gaps in the guard rails for emergency exits would make things more efficient if the drivers can reach these safely.

[dans79]

EDIT:
But i agree putting gaps in the guard rails for emergency exits would make things more efficient if the drivers can reach these safely.

I'dd add their should be penalties for not reaching/using the exits (car condition considered). Over the last few years we have seen drivers carry on for several corners, only to stop in a spot that all but guarantees a safety car. In some cases it seems an intentional action to hinder their opponents, or help their teammate.

[Morteza]

[Morteza]

[Phil]

Lol, i just checked on Google-Maps, it’s really there. Nice.

[falonso81]

I was quick to correct that one, writing too fast

[Racer X]

I was quick to correct that one, writing too fast

Not quick enough gottcha buddy.

[Morteza]

Both are correct, actually. In North American English it is written "tire", but in British English it is "tyre". According to Oxford Dictionary, of course

[PlatinumZealot]

Americans spell the 13th element "Aluminum" the British "Aluminium." i let the Americans have that one since they discovered that element and are the ones who named it.

[NathanOlder]

Americans spell the 13th element "Aluminum" the British "Aluminium." i let the Americans have that one since they discovered that element and are the ones who named it.

Danish Chemist discovered in 1825 apparently?

edit. just looked, was Sir Humphry Davy from England.

[falonso81]

Is the forecast for tomorrow showing rain all day? If Quali does not happen tomorrow, can't they find a window for Sunday?