Don't this new layout is that bad, they have scrapped free practice for a mini race weekend which is going to be more entertaining especially for those who are actually at the track as you will get to see more action.
F1 2023 Season
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If it’s standalone, I’d increase the number of points available, to make it worth fighting for.
OK I can see why the new format is something that will appeal to some.
Giving more points for the sprint also makes sense, but the FIA keep going on about budgets but the FIA are in effect running 2 seasons in one , the main one and mini season of sprint races, with no incresss of budgets.
Haveing a crash in the sprint would put the main race in serous doubt for some teams.
If they want to do it, give the team 2 budgets , one for the main season and an extra bit for the sprints.
Giving more points for the sprint also makes sense, but the FIA keep going on about budgets but the FIA are in effect running 2 seasons in one , the main one and mini season of sprint races, with no incresss of budgets.
Haveing a crash in the sprint would put the main race in serous doubt for some teams.
If they want to do it, give the team 2 budgets , one for the main season and an extra bit for the sprints.
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The FIA and Formula 1 have agreed to an increase in the number of power unit elements available for each driver for the remainder of the sport's 2023 campaign.
The change which comes after three races in F1's record 23-race season should reduce the number of grid penalties incurred by drivers.
Normally, drivers are allowed three Internal Combustion Engines, and three Turbo, MGU-H and MGU-K elements across the season.
The maximum number of these components has now been set at four for the entire year, while the number of Control Electronics and Energy Store remains unchanged, at two for the season.
Additional decisions related to F1's technical and sporting regulations and agreed upon by the F1 Commission and ratified on Tuesday by the World Motor Sport Council include the following:
The time allocated to the grid procedure for a Grand Prix will be increased from 40 to 50 minutes. At certain races, this additional time will be used for the presentation of the drivers to the fans.
The updated definition of 'working on a car' during a pit stop penalty [sparked by Fernando Alonso's penalty in Jeddah] that was introduced as a Sporting Directive in March will be included within the Sporting Regulations.
Furthermore, a specifically dedicated working group within the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) has developed a proposal for the introduction of an exclusion from F1's cost cap of certain sustainability initiatives and their expense.
These exclusions cover, amongst other things, costs associated with installing sustainable infrastructure, auditing and monitoring of Competitors' carbon footprint and donations to charities engaged in the promotion of environmental sustainability projects and carbon offset programmes.
The change which comes after three races in F1's record 23-race season should reduce the number of grid penalties incurred by drivers.
Normally, drivers are allowed three Internal Combustion Engines, and three Turbo, MGU-H and MGU-K elements across the season.
The maximum number of these components has now been set at four for the entire year, while the number of Control Electronics and Energy Store remains unchanged, at two for the season.
Additional decisions related to F1's technical and sporting regulations and agreed upon by the F1 Commission and ratified on Tuesday by the World Motor Sport Council include the following:
The time allocated to the grid procedure for a Grand Prix will be increased from 40 to 50 minutes. At certain races, this additional time will be used for the presentation of the drivers to the fans.
The updated definition of 'working on a car' during a pit stop penalty [sparked by Fernando Alonso's penalty in Jeddah] that was introduced as a Sporting Directive in March will be included within the Sporting Regulations.
Furthermore, a specifically dedicated working group within the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) has developed a proposal for the introduction of an exclusion from F1's cost cap of certain sustainability initiatives and their expense.
These exclusions cover, amongst other things, costs associated with installing sustainable infrastructure, auditing and monitoring of Competitors' carbon footprint and donations to charities engaged in the promotion of environmental sustainability projects and carbon offset programmes.
So teams are now allowed to use more PU components because of the increased wear that the new format brings but there's no change in cost cap? How does that make sense?
I agree it makes no sense.
The cost of purchasing/developing engines has always sat outside the cost cap.
It's sad to see how the sport is going.
Just done a search, Sunday tickets for Sliverstone. Unbelievable £425 per ticket, so add parking , fuel, food and souvenirs your would buy. It’s easy a £2000plus day, that’s mental, for one day.
Monza was similar last year, it really put me off watching F1, wasn't even bothered to check this year the likes of Monza, Hungaroring(the one that are nearer to me). Austria is ridiculously high too, probably one of the most expensive in F1 calendar.
Azerbaijan GP one and only FP has started.
Don’t forget if you want your early bird points you need your picks in before 2pm today.
Don’t forget if you want your early bird points you need your picks in before 2pm today.
Yuki fecking his car up most of a lap with a punture
Lewis only driver not to set a time, brake issue.
Gasley’s car is on fire.
Session Red Flagged
Session Red Flagged
WTF the fire marshals are having trouble the fire out.
That’s his FP ended and maybe qualifying in only a few hours.
That’s his FP ended and maybe qualifying in only a few hours.
Fire is out , car being recovered.
All for trying new things. But not sure a Friday afternoon qualifying is the right way to go when lots won’t be able to watch it.
Is there a reason today’s qualifying is for the race on Sunday and not the sprint? Surely swapping the qualifying sessions around makes more sense
Is there a reason today’s qualifying is for the race on Sunday and not the sprint? Surely swapping the qualifying sessions around makes more sense
Gasly’s car needed a new full power unit and gearbox and all within 2 hours,still working on it with 12 mins to qualifying.
Normally do my fantasy picks after FP3 , not got that luxury today.
Well Done to Alpine getting Gasly out a massive achievement.
Q1 2pm Friday is just mental, most viewers will be in work.
Nick DeBris
De Vries into the wall.
Red Flag
Red Flag
WOW totally messed that up
Why is Ferrari suddenly fast? Did they bring an update package? Or did they simply get the setup right?
If looks as if he didn't even turn
protesting the sprint weekend.
seems the red bull pace comes from the headrest. cheats.
this is a disasterAnother Red Flag and Gasly again
FFS got to do school run and pick Mrs up, won’t see Q3
Gasly doing a De Vries
Who would have thunk it, just one measly practice before doing quali laps.
And then bins it into a wall
Gasly
His poor mechanics. Replaced the entire engine & sorted out the mess from the fire & he bins it straight away.
His poor mechanics. Replaced the entire engine & sorted out the mess from the fire & he bins it straight away.
not to worry, we’ll still be on q1 red flags.
Amateurish by Gashly.
Ok now I'm really excited for Le Clerc to go toe to toe with Max on Sunday and then crash out with 2 laps to go.
I’m skeptical about the new format. I like the idea of compressing practice & giving the teams less time to test, analyse & tweak stuff overnight, but Friday afternoon quali for a Sunday afternoon race seems wrong.
I think P1 Friday night, sprint quali sat morning, sprint sat afternoon, quali Sunday morning & race Sunday afternoon could be interesting for the sprint weekends.
I think P1 Friday night, sprint quali sat morning, sprint sat afternoon, quali Sunday morning & race Sunday afternoon could be interesting for the sprint weekends.
This session feels very “F3”.