F1 » Michael: Circuit design key to improving F1

oh boy do the circuits need improving. For a start get rid of all the ones that look like the cars are driving round a car-park for a shopping centre. Comparing Yas Marina to Monaco completely misses the point that Monaco existed before the F1 circus came to town, they are racing on streets. F1 cars (in fact racing cars in general) look at their best when you can see the spectators, not rows of buildings that would'nt be out of place in a posh shopping centre. I'm also not convinced about the night-time races, I don't think they work on the telly, although funnily enough it might work in Monaco.
Brian

I agree with Sam, but unfortunately ring master Bernie seems intent on adding races in countries that have money rather than good circuits.

All I kept hearing about the Abu Dhabi circuit was how much it cost, and how amazing the facilities are. Big deal! Do I care that the 40,000 people who were there had good facilities, or the teams have a luxurious VIP area. It's the racing that entertains me, not the tourist board promotions that Bernie is pushing. Abu Dhabi is an awful, bland, sterile circuit - just like many of the newer tracks (and a few of the old ones too)

But at least they are trying?
*backs away hastily with hands over head*
I am no lover of the FIA, but the rule changes might start to have an impact next year, and MAYBE, MAYYBBEE, we will start to see some RACING!

The problem with not blaming the cars is that other series do not have these same problems at these tracks.

I think the biggest problem at Abu was the chicane immediately before the hairpin. If that was not there it would have created another overtaking possibility. Plus it would give drivers more of a chance to mess up the hairpin which would create more overtaking on the long straight. They could have elevated the stands and had the run off area go underneath like they did at the end of the straight.

Stop Tilke from designing every track for starters.

Circuit design is part of the problem. Why design new circiut that don't cut it when there are existing circuits which are under used that provided fantastic racing in previous years?

I remmeber a report quoting Sam Michael as saying that the dustbin lids on the wheels were a major factor in the car not being able to get close enough to pass.

The guy is spot on of course. Tracks designed for style rather than substance do not help the sport in any way whatsoever.

Circuits are a small part of the problem.

A FAR bigger problem is F1 teams that wont allow customer cars, an existing team automatic entry in 2010, rookies or replacement drivers to test before racing, betray their FOTA companions at any chance, etc.

I cant wait to see this team close it's doors & exit F1.

The yawn marina circuit abu dhabi
is a case in point.why is is it that all
the new tracks are desinged by the same guy he cant get it right after four try,s.

The problem is not circuit design but over enthusiastic
regulators,one tyre make and choice of two compounds,etc, etc the list is endless.Under the pretence of making the racing closer all cars are now virtually the same spec, and watching a race is like watching an artic lorry trying to overtake an identical vehicle on the M1 when both are restricted to 90kph.
Sorry for over enthusiastic read dictatorial.

FIA giving away the double diffuser added to the lack of passing. But it was needed to save teams.