So get the sprint race pole via Friday's session and then get Sunday's pole from the sprint race. Does that mean a driver can get two poles per event? And presumably also two wins. The win and pole records won't last long at that rate.
You get qualifying instead of practice, which I think is a much better thing. This means less boring sections in FP1, where usually in first 40 minutes there were just a few cars on track. Now everyone will have to get their stuff together rather quickly if they want to prepare for quali. It's only for 3 events anyway, so if it doesn't work out it's no biggy. That said unless it really is a monumental disaster I believe this format is here to stay.Ringleheim wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 19:30So we lose 1 hour of free practice time overall. That's too bad.
I enjoy watching the FP sessions the most, because there isn't a lot going on track and the conversation is usually very good. It's basically a 1.5 hour long F1 news/information show, which I always enjoy.
Now we lose 1 hour of that air time, in exchange for nothing.
Well, only if you can actually watch that Friday quali (live). Otherwise, you lose the first quali, so it completely depends on how good the sprint race works out as to whether you miss something good or not.Juzh wrote: ↑01 Mar 2021, 20:38You get qualifying instead of practice, which I think is a much better thing. This means less boring sections in FP1, where usually in first 40 minutes there were just a few cars on track. Now everyone will have to get their stuff together rather quickly if they want to prepare for quali. It's only for 3 events anyway, so if it doesn't work out it's no biggy. That said unless it really is a monumental disaster I believe this format is here to stay.Ringleheim wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 19:30So we lose 1 hour of free practice time overall. That's too bad.
I enjoy watching the FP sessions the most, because there isn't a lot going on track and the conversation is usually very good. It's basically a 1.5 hour long F1 news/information show, which I always enjoy.
Now we lose 1 hour of that air time, in exchange for nothing.
Absolutely. Usually Saturday works well if it is not best weather in the summer and you do not want to sit in front of the screen. But Friday afternoon? No way to watch anything live, in the best case I am working, in the worst case sitting in a plane.
Hmm, extra work for wingmen?El Scorchio wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 17:26So, qualifying on friday (which loads of people will probably now not be able to watch) decides the sprint race grid, and the results of the sprint race decide the sunday grid.
Assuming no ill fortune for anyone on friday or saturday, at best won't this just increase points gaps between the teams and drivers relative to what they are now? If people aren't sick of it now, does anyone want an extra few races with the same results- all i see is more opportunity for the Mercs to have a more comfortable points gap over everyone else- and Red Bull over third etc.
At worst, how harsh is the punishment going to be for getting damage in qualifying or the race now? Presumably if you break down in the sprint race you have to start from the back in the main race. That's now like a double penalty which will cost points on two occasions rather than just one. Same as if you break down in qualifying. You'll be at the back for the sprint and at the very least heavily compromised for the main race as well.
Not even considering the opportunities in sprint races for tactical 'incidental contact' between cars which could have huge ramifications in title battles. i wonder if it'll just mean everyone tiptoes round in a procession on saturday just to finish, in order to not screw up their chances on a sunday. No one is going to go for a risky overtake.
It seems the only real winners are the promoters, who can massively hike up their prices for Friday and Saturday, and the TV companies who can make more money out of Friday now. I don't understand what the gain is meant to be from a sporting or competitive aspect at all.
That’s probably about the extent of it! I’m not missing something big here, am I?Big Tea wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 17:50Hmm, extra work for wingmen?El Scorchio wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 17:26So, qualifying on friday (which loads of people will probably now not be able to watch) decides the sprint race grid, and the results of the sprint race decide the sunday grid.
Assuming no ill fortune for anyone on friday or saturday, at best won't this just increase points gaps between the teams and drivers relative to what they are now? If people aren't sick of it now, does anyone want an extra few races with the same results- all i see is more opportunity for the Mercs to have a more comfortable points gap over everyone else- and Red Bull over third etc.
At worst, how harsh is the punishment going to be for getting damage in qualifying or the race now? Presumably if you break down in the sprint race you have to start from the back in the main race. That's now like a double penalty which will cost points on two occasions rather than just one. Same as if you break down in qualifying. You'll be at the back for the sprint and at the very least heavily compromised for the main race as well.
Not even considering the opportunities in sprint races for tactical 'incidental contact' between cars which could have huge ramifications in title battles. i wonder if it'll just mean everyone tiptoes round in a procession on saturday just to finish, in order to not screw up their chances on a sunday. No one is going to go for a risky overtake.
It seems the only real winners are the promoters, who can massively hike up their prices for Friday and Saturday, and the TV companies who can make more money out of Friday now. I don't understand what the gain is meant to be from a sporting or competitive aspect at all.
Well that's probably the only genuine Ferrari that i can genuinly afford that's not a model car or 'team merchandise'.Morteza wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 12:16No more champagne, but Ferrari on podium at every race
https://twitter.com/adamcooperF1/status ... 8764976134
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I do not think this is or will be core of any issues. Of course a DNF in the sprint will affect more than the sprint, but on the other hand you have the chance to regain positions in the race.Big Tea wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 17:50Hmm, extra work for wingmen?El Scorchio wrote: ↑02 Mar 2021, 17:26So, qualifying on friday (which loads of people will probably now not be able to watch) decides the sprint race grid, and the results of the sprint race decide the sunday grid.
Assuming no ill fortune for anyone on friday or saturday, at best won't this just increase points gaps between the teams and drivers relative to what they are now? If people aren't sick of it now, does anyone want an extra few races with the same results- all i see is more opportunity for the Mercs to have a more comfortable points gap over everyone else- and Red Bull over third etc.
At worst, how harsh is the punishment going to be for getting damage in qualifying or the race now? Presumably if you break down in the sprint race you have to start from the back in the main race. That's now like a double penalty which will cost points on two occasions rather than just one. Same as if you break down in qualifying. You'll be at the back for the sprint and at the very least heavily compromised for the main race as well.
Not even considering the opportunities in sprint races for tactical 'incidental contact' between cars which could have huge ramifications in title battles. i wonder if it'll just mean everyone tiptoes round in a procession on saturday just to finish, in order to not screw up their chances on a sunday. No one is going to go for a risky overtake.
It seems the only real winners are the promoters, who can massively hike up their prices for Friday and Saturday, and the TV companies who can make more money out of Friday now. I don't understand what the gain is meant to be from a sporting or competitive aspect at all.
