Formula 1 to continue to race in Austria until 2030 under new long-term agreement
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-to-continue-to-race-in-austria-until-2030-under-new-long-term.6lhdk9BTT82sZ8wYaXBi9H.html
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baggyspandex@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
This is a deal I don’t mind. Good circuit.
Coelacanth@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
I was about to post those exact words, hah. I'm never too excited about Spielberg but it's definitely not bad by any means. I wouldn't mourn it's loss, but I'd much rather keep it than some of the stinkers on the calendar. Though I have some unpopular opinions about certain tracks, I think.
baggyspandex@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Real circuit, beautiful scenery and GP history. I’m happy about it sticking around. Especially because my bold prediction is that places like Miami are not going to last.
dkn@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 3y
I'd say Miami will last. While hardcore fans may disagree, it has helped create a lot of new fans, equating to a lot more money.
The last thing the FIA cares about right now is heritage
Coelacanth@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Hot take but I don't even hate Miami as a track. Is it great? No. But it's not worse than a 6/10. There are multiple heritage tracks that produce worse racing.
bhmnscmm@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I agree. It's not the best racetrack, but it consistently produces better racing than nearly every street circuit. Any true racetrack that gets a long term spot on the calendar is great news in my opinion.
Coelacanth@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
To be honest I wouldn't mind seeing the back of Zandvoort and Mexico. I know they're both proper circuits and the drivers love going round Zandvoort, but neither has produced good viewing in a long time.
And this might be controversial but, when was the last time we had a banger dry race at Imola?
TheDom@lemmynsfw.com · 2 pts · 3y
With how tight and unpredictable the midfield has been this is fantastic news.
blackn1ght@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 3y
Good! Austria is probably one of my favourite tracks, I think it's usually produced some good races!
theyseemeroland@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Great news. It's a fantastic racetrack and this weekend further proves it deserves to be a mainstay on the calendar.
theyseemeroland@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Great news. It's a fantastic racetrack and this weekend further proves it deserves to be a mainstay on the calendar.
bhmnscmm@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Do you think they'll continue to host sprint races here?
I kind of enjoy sprint weekends with the new format, especially when they do it at dedicated racetracks like Austria.
theyseemeroland@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Great news. It's a fantastic racetrack and this weekend further proves it deserves to be a mainstay on the calendar.
theyseemeroland@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Great news. It's a fantastic racetrack and this weekend further proves it deserves to be a mainstay on the calendar.