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Will F1 rookie sprint race at end of year test help or hinder?
John S:
Sounds like fun to have a race between rookies at the end of the season, but will it really benefit the aspiring youngsters as Stephano reckons, or is it really more about monetising TV coverage for Liberty?
Sure it will give young guns an outing in race conditions, but will a field of 10 and the big machinery differences lead to any real conclusions over talent.
I also imagine it will become a money earner for back marker teams who are likely to sell the seat to the highest bidder rather than seriously be looking for their next driver.
Whatever the reasons as a viewing fan I'm hoping it happens, can't wait to watch. :D
P.S. Liberty had to black ball wild card entry scheme, because of Andretti kerfuffle they can't admit that grid can be more than 20 runners safely. :DD
https://f1i.com/news/517549-f1-considering-rookie-sprint-race-for-abu-dhabi-post-season.html
cosworth151:
Sending a bunch of rookies on track in competition using F1 cars might have the potential to become a very high priced demolition derby. :confused:
Dare:
--- Quote from: cosworth151 on August 29, 2024, 05:19:39 PM ---Sending a bunch of rookies on track in competition using F1 cars might have the potential to become a very high priced demolition derby. :confused:
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Need a poll. Crash in turn one yes or no
Jericoke:
--- Quote from: Dare on August 29, 2024, 09:23:12 PM ---
--- Quote from: cosworth151 on August 29, 2024, 05:19:39 PM ---Sending a bunch of rookies on track in competition using F1 cars might have the potential to become a very high priced demolition derby. :confused:
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Need a poll. Crash in turn one yes or no
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Certainly an interesting question. Everyone is eager to impress, and younger drivers tend to be overconfident. At the same time, knowing that a crash isn't going to impress anyone, there may be enough drivers who hesitate that lets the risk takers get away with it.
If this is a new addition to the season, would it come under the budget cap? Since it's after the season's close, a wrecked car doesn't actually have to be repaired (unless it's meant to be delivered to a driver or sponsor through contract)
John S:
--- Quote from: Jericoke on August 30, 2024, 01:46:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: Dare on August 29, 2024, 09:23:12 PM ---
If this is a new addition to the season, would it come under the budget cap? Since it's after the season's close, a wrecked car doesn't actually have to be repaired (unless it's meant to be delivered to a driver or sponsor through contract)
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Teams are all there at end of season test Jeri, with at least one car, so any extra costs will be small and can be easily covered by a special allowance section over & above the cap.
Think the biggest thing is they may need a few more personnel in pits for the actual race day. Not stated whether pit stops will be used, I assume not as it's billed as a Sprint race.
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