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Discussion in 'F1' started by 4re Nut, Jul 17, 2012.

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  1. 4re Nut

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    #1 4re Nut, Jul 17, 2012
    http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101255

    Let the Bernie Games Begin! :rolleyes:
     
  2. subirg

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    #2 subirg, Jul 17, 2012
    It's certainly interesting and could be cool. Not sure Silverstone would be too pleased and I can't see the UK getting 2 races unless Asia implodes... oh - wait a minute...
     
  3. DF1

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    #3 DF1, Jul 17, 2012
    I think the populace around London would make for a very interesting F1 race in London or nearby. I would happily attend! Very very unique.
     
  4. TifosiUSA

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    #4 TifosiUSA, Jul 17, 2012
    +1 This would be awesome.
     
  5. NeuroBeaker

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    #5 NeuroBeaker, Jul 17, 2012
    I can't help but think that squeezing F1 racing into an olympic stadium would make for a rather cramped track and unexciting racing, though it would be cool to see (and hear!) all the F1 cars inside a stadium.

    I think it would be a novelty. If it happens, I don't see it being lauded for the racing it produces.

    All the best,
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  6. lmunz22

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    #6 lmunz22, Jul 17, 2012
    The plan is to have he track use the roads within the Olympic park with a small section that runs through the actual stadium.
     
  7. texasmr2

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    #7 texasmr2, Jul 17, 2012
    So just another version of the ROC?
     
  8. 4re Nut

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    #8 4re Nut, Jul 17, 2012
    Isn't that event entirely in the stadium though? Thus, not quite apples to apples.
     
  9. Fast_ian

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    #9 Fast_ian, Jul 17, 2012
    Dude! :)

    The regulations specify that an F1 circuit must be at least something like 4KM (?) in length - As 4renut noted, it'll come in to the stadium, maybe a little wiggle or two, maybe a hairpin then exit.

    Nothing like the ROC thing!

    However, my initial thought was to check this isn't April 1st! It'll *never* happen - They (The "Legacy Board") will make WAY more money converting it to a football (soccer) stadium - It'll get regular use rather than a once a year GP - Assuming Bernie even gives 'em one. Then there's the question of noise.......

    I honestly believe this is one of Bernie's infamous "wind-ups".

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  10. lmunz22

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    #10 lmunz22, Jul 17, 2012
    By 2020 we'll have a race every single weekend and will have to start holding races on Wednesdays!
     
  11. Simon^2

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    #11 Simon^2, Jul 17, 2012
    Considering the way F1 is going,... in another few years they will be racing golf carts anyway. Perfect for a stadium. ;)
     
  12. ApexOversteer

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    #12 ApexOversteer, Jul 17, 2012
    Whoa, this thing is really being discussed? I thought it was just the way SKY was advertising a viewer contest...
     
  13. Far Out

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    #13 Far Out, Jul 18, 2012

    +1


    However, I wouldn't be surprised if they changed the rules to go with a ROC style race just for the show... and that would be very bad, DTM does that (last Sunday actually in Munich), and it is BORING as hell!
     
  14. texasmr2

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    #14 texasmr2, Jul 18, 2012
    The Apple is a hybrid!
     

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