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They should increase the allocation allotment components to 4 for the season. 24 GP's is too much for just 3 per season. Increase the gearbox and exhaust as well to 1 or 2 more.
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well that's a shame... That said, Spa 24h and Nurburgring 24h both high on my list. As is LM 24H if the hypercars is something decent
F1's biggest dent on the environment is logistics. Like 100x over what the cars actually do. China to Baku to Miami and then back over to Italy. Or Europe to Canada and back to Europe. Green F1 my butt. Money money money
I couldn't really give a toss as it's a drop in the ocean anyways, but you are correct that it's just exposing F1 hypocrisy. They doubled down on saying they will have races done in region A, then Region B, and finally finishing of in Region C. Obviously they didn't stick to that. Couple that with the stupid "eco" engines...
This schedule is ridiculous. Too many races. Too much globe trotting. Supporting too many rogue states. Makes a mockery of F1 wanting to be seen as ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’. Budget caps now completely inappropriate. Hopefully a couple of races will drop off the schedule. 22 is plenty for a season.
Liberty is "making hay while the sun shines", trying to capitalize to the maximum by expending its footprint. I don't doubt that several of those locations will disappear from the calendar after a few years. Apart from the cost, the programme must be exhausting for the teams with all the travelling it, and creates staffing issues. The "exclusivity" of a GP is also diluted by the increasing number; I would welcome a shrinkage to 15/16 GPs per year.
My problem is the organizers reducing the spectacle of Formula 1 with "green engines" to create an illusion of being environmentally positive, while the whole F1 circus traveling back and forth around the world has a much bigger impact, which as you said is a drop in the ocean. Bring back some gas guzzlin V10's and get smarter with logistics and force more restrictions in what the teams can bring to the track.
Absolutely 100%... I'm from the music industry and sometimes there will be a date on a tour sort off the beaten path....but the F1 tour is ridiculous...
There are 4 regions, Europe, Americas, Asia, Middle East. There could be a ban on airfreighting within Europe but geography and distance makes it difficult elsewhere.
Yes exactly. We speak about the engines quite often and my feelings are clear: The way it's gone for a while now, we are basically watching endurance races in parts, with an F1 engine lasting about as long as a full 24 le mans race. But the cars are driven in management mode. F1 is a sprint race, not endurance. 100s of engines on the dyno each year blown to pieces...I mean, but them in the ****ing cars instead then, they're still using them! V10 on zero carbon fuel. Problem solved. these manufacturers won't leave anyways as they see F1 as a sport franchise now with a team literally being worth billlions soon. An assett that gives them free advertising as they sell the parts of the car not covered in their own name to the highest bidder.
I think you mean "carbon neutral fuel". BUT:: a) the fans consume 100× the fuel the cars consume just arriving and leaving the circuit. b) the aircraft used to ferry the cars around consume another 100× (minimum) so, c) the cars and what fuel they use is completely irrelevant. And, d) what about the waste of lithium in the battery packs that only last 5 races ?
Yes carbon neutral is what I mean...Porsche calls theirs Zero carbon hence the confusion... a) indeed. It's not possible for all tracks but look at Zandvoort as an example how it can be done (if the infrastructure suits it). No one could arrive by car as Zandvoort was completely closed off. Everyone by train, bus, or bicycle. Rail network adjusted their trains so run more frequent to Zandvoort, as did the bus service. Easy. b) Easily managed IF F1 kept their word and was going to keep all races by region. They haven't so that went out of the window. c) yes to a degree. But I don't see the point in essentially wasting 100s of engines every season that'll never even come near a race car. Saving money? Nope. Does it help combat the weather? Nope. Do it properly and let them run carbon neutral fuel, engine dyno's from 6, 7, 8 run contineously to...zero during the race season and let them run their engines in the car. 1 per weekend per car. d) Also one of my points. "but but...50% thermal efficiency''. Yes that hard to recycle battery that'll last...1500km at best sure helps the numbers on the teams website and their shareholders, but it's utter BS in the real world. More damage than good.
Bye China. Your not missed anyway!, According to BBC Sport, Formula 1 will cancel April’s Chinese Grand Prix as F1 personnel “would not be given exemptions from quarantine requirements in the event of suffering a Covid-19 infection.” That means anyone who fell ill would be detained in the country with China’s regulations stating it is a five-day isolation period in a specialised centre followed by three days at home. The decision, reports the BBC, is “an inevitability”. The race will not be replaced, Formula 1 opting against finding an alternate venue although 23 races will still be a new record for the sport.
