F1 new tracks

[The Famous Grouse]

I think the new Shanghai track looks ver nice

Bahrain also looks impressive, but has a couple of things that could put the cars under seriously high stress levels, I can see it turning into more an endurance race with lots of drop outs then just pure speed.

 

[The Famous Grouse]

http://images.itv-f1.com/video/bahrain_track.wmv

Fly around of the Bahrain track

 

[JJ McClure]

Yeah but Shanghai doesn't actually look like that because it's still a building site.

 

[Marc]

http://images.itv-f1.com/video/bahrain_track.wmv

Fly around of the Bahrain track

looks pretty decent to me

 

[The Famous Grouse]

current status

 

[The Famous Grouse]

I think it will be the nicest track in the callender, far better then Bahrain.

 

[JJ McClure]

It will certainly be very impressive when its finished.
Lets just hope they finish it time or Schumacher and co will be racing bulldozers.

 

[jmc]

It will certainly be very impressive when its finished.
Lets just hope they finish it time or Schumacher and co will be racing bulldozers.

Least it will be more interesting then!

 

[rodgerscuz]

U wait Bahrain is amazin and can't wait till Sunday! and the china grand prix will be just as good plus an extra 50% effort on top!

Alonso 4 Champion!

 

[The Famous Grouse]

Button all the way!
But I fear Montoya will be the only consistant threat to Ferrari. Webber doesn't have the luck needed. Mclaren at the moment have a poor drive, and Ralf.....can't see that anything will go on there, maybe one or two races, but not season long. Ferrari will walk it and that hurts to say.

 

[albiongirl]

It will be very interesting I'm a Jaguar fan and support Webber but overall suppott the Brits. The fact it is a track that no one has raced at before is makes it more competitive.

 

[jail bird]

Montoya is the only real threat to Schumacher this season, he has the raw talent and determination. Ferrari however have the fastest and most reliable car.

Montoya may have to wait another year to get the championship he deserves...

 

[JJ McClure]

Williams ought to have some advantage at the weekend being the only team that has actually tested at the new Bahrain track.

 

[Northstander]

Makes you wonder how long Silverstone has got left unless soem serious cash injection is produced!!



Agreed however, looks very impressive!!!:

 

[zefarelly]

the BRDC and Jackie Stewart have spent a lot of time, money and effort on Silverstone and it has improve no end, unfortunately they cant compete against places like Bahrain and China because its all financed by the state . . . .regardless of who's in power, it aint gonna happen here, England is the centre of the world as far as motorsport goes, most CART and F1 cars are designed manufactured and built here for a start, we have absolutely superb resources which generate billions every year . . . .for successive governements to overlook that is f***ing appalling. . . .and as long as that weasely little dwarf has a financial stranglehold on F1 finance its not going to change, wherever the money is . . .he'll go.

The Loss of a British GP could have catastrophic consequences to a major British industry.

 

[JJ McClure]

the BRDC and Jackie Stewart have spent a lot of time, money and effort on Silverstone and it has improve no end, unfortunately they cant compete against places like Bahrain and China because its all financed by the state . . . .regardless of who's in power, it aint gonna happen here, England is the centre of the world as far as motorsport goes, most CART and F1 cars are designed manufactured and built here for a start, we have absolutely superb resources which generate billions every year . . . .for successive governements to overlook that is f***ing appalling. . . .and as long as that weasely little dwarf has a financial stranglehold on F1 finance its not going to change, wherever the money is . . .he'll go.

The Loss of a British GP could have catastrophic consequences to a major British industry.

WELL SAID THAT MAN!

 

[zefarelly]

Bahrain does look good . . . .quite how they'll keep the sand off the track I dont know . . . . .wont do grip much favours

 

[Northstander]

I do know Jackie Stewart is Endeavouringg to get money spent on Silverstone, but I do also also know Bernie.E isn't that keen on the place. Agree however, it would be a travesty to lose the circuit due to most of F/1 teams manufacturing in Britain and motor sports history!

 

[The Famous Grouse]

Bahrain does look good . . . .quite how they'll keep the sand off the track I don’t know . . . . .wont do grip much favours

Organisers have sprayed glue on the sand immediately surrounding the track.....but how effective this will be is unknown. The heat will cause a lot of drop outs, especially after pit stops, predicted temp (catop) For Friday free practice though, when teams choose which tyre compound to go for, temperatures will be slightly cooler at a maximum of 28 degrees (19 minimum).

Although ambient temperatures will not be too dissimilar to Malaysia, track temperatures are expected to be above 50 degrees due to the dark colouring of the tarmac, which retains heat.

The result of this race will determine the future of other countries bids to host a F1 race...mainly India, Egypt and Mexico.

The fitness and concentration levels of the drivers will also be tested to their limits.

 

[JJ McClure]

Drivers must be pissed off, as they are not allowed to spray the traditional champagne at the end of the race.