The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps has been delayed indefinitely as rain has prevented it to get started at the scheduled time. Two hours after the normal starting moment, no racing has happened yet.
Why can’t the wave the 3 hour rule, the race never went green. There’s plenty of daylight.
The fans have stood in the rain for hours, if there’s daylight they should race. If they do 2 laps behind the SC then pack up the fans will go nuts, it’ll be Indianapolis 2005 again
I know right? It's from the TV slots they get and they can't just keep extending (I thought) but they should just scrap the rule. If people want to stay and watch the race and the light is good, let them race.
Why can’t the wave the 3 hour rule, the race never went green. There’s plenty of daylight.
The fans have stood in the rain for hours, if there’s daylight they should race. If they do 2 laps behind the SC then pack up the fans will go nuts, it’ll be Indianapolis 2005 again
I know right? It's from the TV slots they get and they can't just keep extending (I thought) but they should just scrap the rule. If people want to stay and watch the race and the light is good, let them race.
Almost seems like the rules have been made to ensure there's no race. They had the forecast from the beginning. Why harass fans at home and more importantly sat there? Could have just called it off.
"Sebastian there's very, you're a member of a very select few.. Stewart, Lauda, Piquet, Senna, Prost, Schumacher, Fangio.. VETTEL!"
Everyone is bothered about who will get what points selfishly.
Nothing matters. Who wins/loses or gets what. Those fans deserve a race and a cracker at that.
Safety above all. Really hope the weather clears enough for a race.
Agree with all that. Looks like the poor long suffering fans are going home with nothing unfortunately. Wonder if they get refunds or part refunds for this? I hope so.
There seems zero point in trundling the drivers out for a glorified parade lap
If I were there, the refund would mean little compensation.
Do a race tomorrow. For their sake.
"Sebastian there's very, you're a member of a very select few.. Stewart, Lauda, Piquet, Senna, Prost, Schumacher, Fangio.. VETTEL!"
If there is no way to come back tomorrow, which i believe there is not, can't the race director ignore the 3hr rule and have the race until there is available daylight or is the 3hr rule set in stone? So sad for the people at the track soaked in rain and possibly going home empty handed. This is what F1 has come to. Should have started the 1st time round. Almost 0% it will start now.
I don't know but F1 this year is really starting to go on my nerves with these stupid rules noone understands. Not even stewards. Why the hell they don't stop this farce and postpone the race for tomorrow for F sake?!
It would be better to just cancel than do 2 laps behind a safety car for the sake of handing uneared points out.
But if the race did not take place, think how many people would be asking for refunds. Spectators, sponsors TV companies and many more. I can not see them allowing that, right or wrong
When arguing with a fool, be sure the other person is not doing the same thing.
Everyone is bothered about who will get what points selfishly.
Nothing matters. Who wins/loses or gets what. Those fans deserve a race and a cracker at that.
Safety above all. Really hope the weather clears enough for a race.
Agree with all that. Looks like the poor long suffering fans are going home with nothing unfortunately. Wonder if they get refunds or part refunds for this? I hope so.
There seems zero point in trundling the drivers out for a glorified parade lap
If I were there, the refund would mean little compensation.
Do a race tomorrow. For their sake.
Assuming any of them can actually make it back tomorrow. I’m sure lots have transport booked and are also maybe expected back at work. Maybe that would be even more of a kick in the teeth!
