Poll: Japanese Grand Prix 2022, Suzuka Circuit - Race 18

[el_dazza]

Put the drivers into groups of 3/4, send them out for ~3 timed laps at a time, with ~30secs between the racers.

A la qualifying in the mid 2000s

 

[MooMoo444]

The spray was high sure, but it’s depressing that they go from inters to red flag. Why do these full wets never get any action.

 

[BlizzardX]

The spray was high sure, but it’s depressing that they go from inters to red flag. Why do these full wets never get any action.

The full wets produce even more spray and it already looked hard to see through the rooster tails

 

[el_dazza]

I just have this feeling that's the end of the race. Forecast is not good, if they can't race now then it'll take hours to calm down, the track won't dry with the low temps and you've got about 3 hours of daylight left - sunset is at 5.14pm local time.

 

[utajoker]

Why did I get up for this...

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Time to stop racing in all places other than the middle east.
Heaven forbid drivers have to use wet tyres, and drive appropriately to the conditions.

 

[AlphariusOmegan]

they used to run full wets absolutely fine, these days might as well cancel if they need to go on inters as well

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

What would happen for the poor spectators over there if the race didn't continue? Is it just a big middle finger, or would they get some money back on tickets?

 

[el_dazza]

What would happen for the poor spectators over there if the race didn't continue? Is it just a big middle finger, or would they get some money back on tickets?

When this happened at Spa, they all got a nice '**** off' from the organisers.

 

[chrismscotland]

Shame my maccies is so far, would risk a breakfast run

You've got me tempted now tbh

 

[Mr Jack]

The brought a f'in tractor on track in front of Gasly: https://streamable.com/3bf5nv !!

 

[el_dazza]

Race resumes in 15 mins!

 

[Bazzards]

Could they work out a way of attaching wheel covers to reduce the spray? Spray guards perhaps.

 

[Stu999]

Rolling start

 

[Yaayuh!]

Could they work out a way of attaching wheel covers to reduce the spray? Spray guards perhaps.

They want the spray to clear the track.

 

[Junglist]

I should've stayed sleeping for an extra hour

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

The brought a f'in tractor on track in front of Gasly: https://streamable.com/3bf5nv !!

Maybe it was red flagged due to Japanese incompetence, rather than the rain?
They should be extra careful with tractors at this track. Utter morons.

 

[Stu999]

Maybe they’ll cancel at half race distance so Max can’t win the championship then announce about the budget cap tomorrow.

 

[AlphariusOmegan]

Could they work out a way of attaching wheel covers to reduce the spray? Spray guards perhaps.

i think the only prob with that would be where would the spray go? possibly back onto the track which isnt ideal, or sideways and overtaking you hit a wall of water. it'd be nice if there was a solution though

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

The brought a f'in tractor on track in front of Gasly: https://streamable.com/3bf5nv !!

That is horrific....