Poll: British Grand Prix 2022, Silverstone - Race 10

[413x]

The safety car rules are great. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. But it creates a great spectacle.

No changes please.

 

[413x]

If it was genuinely a 6 second call I can forgive that for not bringing leclerc in.

And the point ferrari made.. They wouldn't have known if the others were going to pit if they pitted first.

 

[MassiveJim]

That's exactly what the virtual safety car is? It doesn't suit all situations and sometimes a full safety car is required.

yes, except cars are allowed to pit under VSC currently aren't they ?

 

[bayo000]

yes, except cars are allowed to pit under VSC currently aren't they ?

What if you have a damaged car or you were already planning to pit that lap? Do you let them pit and if you do who decides on level of damage required?

 

[ShivP]

I believe the idea behind pitting under sc or vsc is in case of tyre damage due to accident debris posing a safety risk

 

[Jono8]

If it was genuinely a 6 second call I can forgive that for not bringing leclerc in.

And the point ferrari made.. They wouldn't have known if the others were going to pit if they pitted first.

But he would have only fallen behind Sainz and Lewis.

Charles was faster than Sainz and sort of even with Lewis when they were all on hards.

If he was the only one on softs at the restart, he would have won easily.

It was one of the worst strategy decisions I've seen in a while. Threw away an almost guaranteed win, for an almost guaranteed 4th place.

 

[utajoker]

Anyone read anything on the redbull plank flexing more than the permitted 2mm in places rather it isn't measured.

 

[Locky]

Anyone read anything on the redbull plank flexing more than the permitted 2mm in places rather it isn't measured.

Wont matter. RB got dirt on the FIA so they will let it go..

 

[Merlin5]

Today was the first chance I've had to watch the GP. **** me, best race I've ever seen! Never seen a grand prix before with so many overtakes at the front, but this had it all between Ferrari, Mercedes and RB, plus Alonso in the mix too. Pleased for Carlos getting his first victory, and likewise for Schumacher finally getting some points.

But that moment when Lewis sailed past the two Ferraris into P1 was just incredible. Pity he couldn't keep that position but it would have been criminal if he hadn't managed to get on the podium after all that. Silverstone has to be the best F1 circuit of all.

 

[Scam]

Anyone read anything on the redbull plank flexing more than the permitted 2mm in places rather it isn't measured.

Ferrari too, no? Could be interesting, sounds like they will have to stop that for the next race?

 

[SKILL]

Ferrari too, no? Could be interesting, sounds like they will have to stop that for the next race?

It's come up in the general Motorsport thread, they're fine for Austria but will need to not have flexing floor/plank areas for France a couple of weeks later. Be interesting to see if it hurts them/by how much...

 

[Scam]

Wishful thinking but I wonder if somehow Mercedes had twigged that was the difference between them and RB/Ferrari. Here we are saying “lols complaining backfired on them” but perhaps not!

 

[SKILL]

Wishful thinking but I wonder if somehow Mercedes had twigged that was the difference between them and RB/Ferrari. Here we are saying “lols complaining backfired on them” but perhaps not!

Generally they've been pretty public with stuff like that, even stuff you can't really see like Ferraris 'suspicious' engine. I think they're actually a bit surprised by it.

 

[Tigget]

Silverstone has to be the best F1 circuit of all.

It's definitely my favourite circuit to visit, never fails.

 

[Scam]

Thinking about it.. I'm no expert but is Silverstone lacking in super long straights compared to some of the other circuits? It seemed like the action was across corners and a wide ranging area over the circuit. Compared to others recently where it's just a DRS pass snoozefest. Another reason it was more exciting no?

 

[Megahurtz400]

Thinking about it.. I'm no expert but is Silverstone lacking in super long straights compared to some of the other circuits? It seemed like the action was across corners and a wide ranging area over the circuit. Compared to others recently where it's just a DRS pass snoozefest. Another reason it was more exciting no?

I'm no expert but this could be it!

The way F1 are just hammering more and more boring street circuits into the calendar is making me sad, especially when we see such great racing a purpose built tracks like this.

They should be putting money into more purpose built tracks which could help create more jobs around the world and also allow spaces for more junior formula and other racing series.

N.B. I know nothing and am just spouting words, please feel free to shoot me down and correct me!

 

[Mr Jack]

The way F1 are just hammering more and more boring street circuits into the calendar is making me sad, especially when we see such great racing a purpose built tracks like this.

They should be putting money into more purpose built tracks which could help create more jobs around the world and also allow spaces for more junior formula and other racing series.

Street circuits make a pleasant change of pace, but they need to be a dash of spice not the dominant flavour.

 

[Megahurtz400]

Street circuits make a pleasant change of pace, but they need to be a dash of spice not the dominant flavour.

I agree a little bit, but the racing is always so poor!

Monaco, while prestigious, just doesn't belong on the calendar anymore, the cars are too big and it's one of the worst races year after year.

 

[Entai]

I agree a little bit, but the racing is always so poor!

Monaco, while prestigious, just doesn't belong on the calendar anymore, the cars are too big and it's one of the worst races year after year.

There is not one single F1 racing driver or team on the planet that will agree with you though.

Hence why it will still be on the calender, even after every other circuit has been bulldozed.

 

[Jono8]

I'm no expert but this could be it!

The way F1 are just hammering more and more boring street circuits into the calendar is making me sad, especially when we see such great racing a purpose built tracks like this.

They should be putting money into more purpose built tracks which could help create more jobs around the world and also allow spaces for more junior formula and other racing series.

N.B. I know nothing and am just spouting words, please feel free to shoot me down and correct me!

Indeed.

They have made the cars massive and heavy and not very nimble...whilst introducing more and more narrow street circuits with tight corners.


I like the odd street circuit to shake things up a bit but with the new cars, the best racing has been at traditional/proper circuits.