"For me the glass is two-thirds full. We're just going to do it. The three companies behind the Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort, SportVibes and TIG Sports, have decided to invest in the future of F1 in the Netherlands. The belief in the ambition to organize the largest Ultimate Race Festival in the world remains the ultimate goal for the coming years. Although in slimmed-down form this year, despite that, the battle for the world championship in a beautiful orange ambiance."
"A lot of work has gone into renovating the circuit and organizing one of the biggest sporting events in Dutch history.
The organization is pleased that the majority of our cardholders have the opportunity to experience the battle for the Formula 1 World Championship live.
It is very disappointing for the group of fans who cannot attend."
"By Wednesday August 18 at the latest, ticket buyers will be informed by email whether they can experience the race this year, or whether they will have to be patient for another year.
For the fans who unfortunately cannot attend, it is possible to transfer their ticket(s) to the Dutch Grand Prix of 2022 or to request a refund. "
Teams are sleeping in Center Parcs cottages nearby and hotels on the other side of the street at the beach,
Ah well, don’t they book every chambre and pension in the village of Francorchamps the week after?
Similarly at Silverstone where quite a few locals rent out their homes for the Grand Prix weekend to teams and fans.NL_Fer wrote: ↑24 Aug 2021, 22:40Ah well, don’t they book every chambre and pension in the village of Francorchamps the week after?
I don't know.NL_Fer wrote: ↑24 Aug 2021, 22:40Ah well, don’t they book every chambre and pension in the village of Francorchamps the week after?
The way we always setup the car was to have the best exit from Kumo (the corner before last corner), the rest of the lap is a compromise because it's almost impossible to overtake (even in a touring car).Mr.S wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 12:27This has the potential to a modern classic track like Suzuka. Let us see. The main thing is if the straight is long enough to overtake. I think it is with DRS & slip-stream. The entrance to the straight is also quite flat-out I think & they will be going in fast & above 300km for sure. What do they go? Low drag to maximize overtaking but then lose a ton of time in the fast corners - I think not !
I think it will be a 2 stopper if it stays dry. The elevation change & the fast corners are just quite steep & quick & you will see degradation & a 2 stopper I think with undercut potential & tyre management being key. I also think that there will be Safety Cars just because of the crazy elevation (by modern F1 tracks comparison) it will lead to bad crashes & someone will try an overtake in these fast crazy corners & mess up or some back-marker will struggle to get out of the way.
Hopefully no crazy rain & if the main straight where you get 310+km speeds acts the way it is supposed to (with overtakes), it should be a fun race !
Should not be such a problem here. It is more open. At Spa the hills and trees make 'sides' and the sky comes down low enough to put a 'lid' on it and the same water goes around and around.
That is true. Qualifying will be important but we saw overtakes (many) in Imola this time. Bar Monaco overtaking was not difficult especially due to tyre differences. This track will not be easy on the tyres. I wonder how much time will be lost in the pits?Jolle wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 12:35The way we always setup the car was to have the best exit from Kumo (the corner before last corner), the rest of the lap is a compromise because it's almost impossible to overtake (even in a touring car).Mr.S wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 12:27This has the potential to a modern classic track like Suzuka. Let us see. The main thing is if the straight is long enough to overtake. I think it is with DRS & slip-stream. The entrance to the straight is also quite flat-out I think & they will be going in fast & above 300km for sure. What do they go? Low drag to maximize overtaking but then lose a ton of time in the fast corners - I think not !
I think it will be a 2 stopper if it stays dry. The elevation change & the fast corners are just quite steep & quick & you will see degradation & a 2 stopper I think with undercut potential & tyre management being key. I also think that there will be Safety Cars just because of the crazy elevation (by modern F1 tracks comparison) it will lead to bad crashes & someone will try an overtake in these fast crazy corners & mess up or some back-marker will struggle to get out of the way.
Hopefully no crazy rain & if the main straight where you get 310+km speeds acts the way it is supposed to (with overtakes), it should be a fun race !
