One F1 race in the next 7 weeks?
#51
Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:47
I think it should be two or 3 distinct seasons with holiday gaps separating. Races should be held every second weekend, with the final 4 races being double headers separated by a one week gap.
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#52
Posted 14 July 2013 - 10:58
#53
Posted 14 July 2013 - 11:16
I'm guessing the 3 week gap between Malaysia and China (as opposed to 2) means the teams and drivers can spend a couple of weeks at home in between as opposed to just 1 week (makes the going home more worthwhile).
But, I mean, they could do Malaysia and China back to back, and then a 3 week gap between China and Bahrain. That way there's still a 3 week gap but they also minimise lugging all that freight half way around the world. It's a good thing the Eco-brigade haven't picked up on the F1 calendar's logistics, there's far more scope for emissions reductions there than in costly developments to the cars themselves.
#54
Posted 14 July 2013 - 11:28
I'm sure the reason for the big gap in early '99 was that there was supposed to be an Argentinean GP that year that was cancelled.
If I recall correctly I think it was meant to be a Chinese Grand Prix at Zhuhai?
#55
Posted 14 July 2013 - 11:46
If I recall correctly I think it was meant to be a Chinese Grand Prix at Zhuhai?
I was sure it was Argentina cancelled at the last minute but you could be right.
#56
Posted 14 July 2013 - 17:49
I was sure it was Argentina cancelled at the last minute but you could be right.
According to Wikipedia, you're both right. Both Argentinian and Chinese GPs were cancelled. I don't know why the Argentine GP was cancelled, but the Chinese GP was cancelled because Zhuhai track didn't meet all FIA-specifications.
#57
Posted 16 July 2013 - 01:26
that diagram tells only part of the story given the unlimited testing that used to happen.
these breaks are just killing any sense of building climax to the season. yet another problem in the sport not being addressed
#58
Posted 16 July 2013 - 01:33
Nice find/effort.
The last 25 F1 calendars.
I did not realize that we had more doubleheader last year than this year. 3 double-header to end the season - I would have preferred 6 races spread over 12 weeks.
#59
Posted 16 July 2013 - 04:19
2012 and teams got to grips with their Pirellis, or maybe Pirelli got to grips with their Pirellis; no matter after the summer break tyre problems did seem less.
So, here's hoping for a repeat.