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25 Sep 2005, 13:02 (Ref:1415927) | #1 | ||
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Brands Hatch Race thoughts
Well, that was the first ever race - and a dominant performance from Brazil. In some ways a bit dull though, the first corner was good and close, but then the top cars just drove away...
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i thought it was ok could have been better but i think the feature race will show better racing and also enjoyed no adverts in the race...not like f1....
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BORING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I hope this gets better |
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well it could have been better , just lack of action and overtaking , you could have just been watching an F1 race
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Was very worried after the sprint (thought something more boring than F1 had been invented!)...but feel more optimistic after the feature race.
The ability for nations to just change their drivers should work very well for driver rotation, and I see that as the best feature of the championship as it continues...almost VIP style hopefully. It's a good start, not startling, but good. Be nice since Team GB of course, already the championship winners in a way for having provided the engines and cars made sure the Team GB entry isn't the one that breaks down! |
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You have a selected amount of time to use the boost buttons, but they increase HP by 30 hp. The aim, to promote overtaking or to push away in the lead on the first lap etc.
3 Main things from my point: 1) rollover 2) retirements 3) Battle for 3-10th |
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just a couple of thoughts, why was the driver involved in the accident at paddock bend not wearing a 'hans device' ?,
I would have thought if A1 was serious, safety would be first ? and what overtaking was there, I have seen more in any single GP2 race this year ? even the last F3 at Modello had more passing..... they may be loud and colourful, but the end they are old technology and F3000 Lola's at that. I would say they are the big brother of another formula, Palmer audi and look where that is now...boost button and all... I remember the first year of Cart cars coming to Brands and the crowd was just as big, the acid test is the second or third years....where is Cart now? the problem is there really is no point to it, it's not one thing or another, GP2 has a reason...F3 has a reason...A1 has no reason. If anyone thinks this is going to challenge F1, they must be on 'acid' all the hype in the world counts for nought, if the racing has no purpose, The only people making money are the Teams running them and the 50 paid drivers..... Sorry to be negative, but just 'cause some rich guy thinks it's a good idea, do we all have to follow like sheep, Bernie sleep well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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The CART crowd was no where near the crowd today with regards to numbers. CART didn't come back because of the crowd figure but because CART went bust and the new owners (OWRS) wanted to keep the established races and cut out the newer ones to save money. A1 is not meant to challenge F1 as A1 happens during the off season. F1 is about the driver, A1 is about the Country. All racing has purpose, number one is to entertain the fans. I think you are one of those who don't like anything new or change. A1 is great idea and I hope it will suceed |
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i think the drivers for the sprint race has no reason to take any chances if they want to start the car for the feature race.
perhaps there will be more action in one hour's time. |
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The racing was always going to be the acid test, wasn't it? Pretty much everything else is great. I'd imagine drivers were saving their boost button for the main race and that, together with the pit stops, may liven things up a bit.
Piquet is beginning to look a bit special, though. |
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If I am correct: Sprint race: 4 power boosts Main race: 8 power boosts |
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Maybe the South African team will wake up and put Alan van der Merwe in the car.
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I didnt think the race was that bad, but it could have been a lot better too. A lot of the lack of action IMO comes down to the track, Brands is a fairly narrow circuit and the corners are quite smooth and flowing, not ideal for overtaking opportunites. Im thinking the feature race will be much better.
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Race 2 !
Brazil another win, Austrailia 2nd
What was Adam Khan thinking of holding up others when he is a lap behind?? something deffo needs to be done to even out the ability levels DAMM shame GB's engine 'cut' out during the safety car! very impressive from Mexico to 3rd |
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Brands - Feature Race thoughts
Well, that was much better. Very close racing, and in part thanks to the pitstops and Safety Cars a nose-to-tail battle for the lead.
Pity that GB ended up breaking down whilst in the lead otherwise Piquet would have had 2 cars to pass, but still a very good race. Good to see everyone involved in the scary shunt at Paddock Hill walked away too, a good test of the strength of these cars. |
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hmmm Will Power doesnt look very impressed on the podium
also why is he wearing a jacket over his suit, surely he cant be old |
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