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Originally Posted by leothedrummer
I'm not surprised when fast cars win - that's a disappointing statement to make - but I think it's more than reasonable to say that there should be some battles and fighting along the way, rather than just a procession. Wouldn't you agree?
I watched the highlights for Sunday. 4 overtakes shown (and one more that ruined both cars). Two on the first lap, one between teammates and finally what looked like a proper contest between SVG and Waters. More of that please, and for longer.
Contrast that with the racing here:
https://youtu.be/bFnWmxMEtNY
I know Newcastle is a very tough place to pass, but on track action has become a real rarity on all tracks. |
I thought they showed more of SVG's overtakes?
There are many factors that discourage overtaking, eg under/overcut via pit strategy is easier than passing on track. Not easy to fix either - eg with no pit stops flatspotting a tyre is a bigger problem. Teams soon gravitate to common strategy.
Haven't watched the vid yet, but a non-championship race isn't necessarily representative.