Formula 1 Circuits

[Chrill]

It'll probably run for 3-4 years before being cancelled due to low spectators anyway, so we won't get to "enjoy" it for long.

[Chrill]

Zandvoort banking:

[Penfold]

Looking forward to the race, and even more so for '21 with the introduction of our (F1's) new racing-friendly motors.

[Penfold]

Saudi Arabia on next year's calendar: https://www.racefans.net/2020/11/05/official-saudi-arabia-to-hold-first-f1-race-in-2021/

What better place for F1 to really push its positive human rights message #WeRaceAsOne.  Just hope the well paid, and lovingly cared for migrant workers get all the building work done in time.

[Chrill]

I see a pretty big group of F1 fans dismayed at this. F1 will follow money, and nothing will happen unless the race is properly boycotted. I wonder if Lewis is currently negotiating a "skip Saudi" clause. Could throw in Bahrain, UAE, and China with that too. He'd win the championship regardless, right?

[Penfold]

Ha! I'd love to see it, at least Bottas would be in with a chance.  As you well know, it's not going to happen because Merc wants to keep selling cars in those countries (esp. China), but what a political statement it would be for Lewis if he did.  Perhaps if he could just get out of the Saudi one as you suggest; would Merc agree to that as a condition for him racing next year?  Interesting thought.

[Penfold]

We (F1) might be sticking with Interlagos for at least five more years: https://www.racefans.net/2020/11/12/interlagos-closing-on-new-five-year-f1-race-deal/

Fingers crossed.

[Chrill]

We did need some good news regarding the calendar. Interlagos is a lovely little gokart-like F1 circuit.

[Penfold]

Always takes me back to the days of Senna.  One of my top five on the calendar.

[Penfold]

Some track tinkering being considered for Melbourne: https://www.racefans.net/2021/02/01/track-changes-planned-to-improve-racing-in-novembers-australian-gp/

[Chrill]

Most make sense, including change negative cambers and widening the pit lane as well as some corner entries. The old rundown surface presents a different challenge. Putting down a modern surface will remove one of the unique aspects of Melbourne.

[Penfold]

Agreed, a street circuit's bumps and atypical asphalt mix are something to be cherished.  Also hoping they don't go too nuts with widening corners...

[Chrill]

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a35497116/f1-stefano-domincali-says-miami-market-in-play/

Could F1 be racing in Miami? Maybe. But they are also looking at Vegas and Indianapolis for a second F1 race.

As long as it's not the Caesars Palace parking lot, Vegas would indeed make sense for F1.

[Penfold]

Not always easy to get a decent layout on roads (or in parking lots!), but hopefully any Vegas circuit will have fewer 90-degree corners than the old Phoenix GP.

[Chrill]

Oh wow. That is a poor layout.

You designed a reasonable Vegas circuit a few years back, I recall.