I should be surprised, but I'm not, that they didn't mention the following. The new tarmac is particularly dark. That means that in hot weather, or just direct sunlight (even if, e.g. air temp is not so hot because of a breeze), it's going to heat up far more than last year (edit: assuming the air temps are identical to give a good comparison). Pirelli have suggested that the track temp might hit around 50°c. (Given that statement, you see why I expected a more detailed description of how the changes will affect the cars.) It's going to eat tyres if that's the case, but they've only brought the 3 softest compounds. That suggests that there will need to be more race pitstops than normal. It's also possible that the track temp will keep high air temperatures low down to the ground, which could _poach_ the drivers like kippers in the cockpit! That's always a hotter environment than the outside. There's also no rubber in the track so the practice sessions will be a juggling act. They have limited numbers of tyre sets and will have to keep the majority for qually and the race (a number they don't yet know). Which means they can't waste any during FP although running a lot would improve the rubbering of the track. Also the drivers have to relearn the track, even though the changes appear minimal to us. They are used to it being one way for years - over a decade for quite a few of them. That means they have muscle memory for the older version, and that takes more than a couple of hours of practice to reset! It _could_ be a lot more interesting than people are saying it will be.
on a surface level, it might seem like the tires degrading faster will be better for the grand prix, but since it is thermal degradation and not physical deg, the drivers will not be able to push all the time, and it will be a race of attrition/management. plus this track isnt great for racing, just look how hard it was for cars to overtake each other last year.
Who cares if the drivers were not consulted on the track changes? They do not need to be. Many series race at Monza, should the competitors of all of those be consulted too? The Monza people can change their venue however they want as long as it’s still safe according to the FIA
Funny to see so many people who are anti-driver when all they are doing is speaking up for tradition. I thought fans were generally in love with old school F1, bring back the V10s and all that. Re-profiling a legendary chicane and removing most of the challenge could be just throwing out all the previous lap records for no good reason. And I get the driver's perspective if the corner ends up being so easy now that they just take it flat. I guess we will find out this weekend. Might be much ado about nothing.
@@fallenshallrise we can agree with the drivers whilst maintaining our opinions that f1 drivers shouldn’t be treated different then any other series that race there
@@thetruthisoutthere5173 yeah, just like all the terrible ‘Nascar’ races they had there in the 50s, and 60s, with Fangio and Moss and Hill and Clark. Wouldn’t want that again. Chicanes to slow cars down are such a great idea! Made racing so much better lol.
The drivers don't need to be consulted. They don't own the track.... What about all the other race series that happen there!? They don't demand to be consulted.
There is a difference between asking for consultance vs asking for the final say The GPDA should get asked what they need, as should every drivers group that use the circuit + the FIA so that the FIA can go to the track and ask for changes. The bigger question is more if they knew about the changes when they were made. If so, then sure they can shut up cause you already knew it was going to happen
The track is same for everyone now drive it. The're the best drivers in the world with most resources for car setup, now just get on with it. Not much to write about apparently.
Why are you whining so much? Who are you to tell professionals what to do? These drivers risk their lives, they ought to be consulted for course changes. And they’re certainly allowed to voice an opinion. You should appreciate that, give you can’t stop from give your opinion.
@@Jamesfrancosdog I couldn't find whining from my text. Who am I to say? Apparently more qualified than you judging from your comment and apparent understanding of the issue. Enjoy the race.
I do have to laugh at the way drivers are complaining about the changes with comments like 'character' and traditional neuances, when they forget the first chicane in 2000 was absolutely vilified back over 20 years ago. The layout was already ruined in 2000. Monza was also way way faster in 1993. Then they reprofiled with medium speed corners in 1994, and has got worse since. The traditional track was long gone. You could argue that Monza is supposed to be super fast, like it was in 1970
Football players complain about the state of the pitch as do Rugby players, tennis players often talk about the surface of the court, as they have all earned the right to do. But drivers of F1 cars who are highly paid and respected experts in their field are not allowed to say anything? Perhaps certain people should just stick to what they know :)
Of course theyre allowed an opinion but the suggestion is that they should wait until theyve driven the new surface before passing judgement. Football and rugby players warm up on the pitch ahead of games giving an idea of how bad a pitch can be. Similar for tennis players as they can also get an idea from watching others on court. All that said sometimes you can just tell if a surface will be bad from looking at it. One thing is for certain is that it adds an unknown element to the weekend which could make things very interesting.
F1 doesn’t own the tracks!! The drivers definitely don’t own the tracks!! Monza is for all classes of racing not just f1 !! Get over yourself Netflix fans and stfu
You mean the FIA have changed something about the sport that is affected its appeal, solely in the name of safety?!?!😱😱 Sorry, but are we really surprised?!?
Chicane 1 changes is not good. Going into the chicane, the car to the right now has no hope of getting a good exit on the outside and catching the slipstream to try a pass into the second chicane. Why didn't they consult with the drivers? It's stupid.
It will be no difference or maybe slightly easier for the car on the right to do that, as they can take a wider entry into turn 2. Definitely will not be harder as you say
@@toodsf1 I don't think so. You have to go around for longer, therefore having to manage traction longer and can get to full throttle later than the driver inside compared to previous years. I guess we'll see.
@@MadeOfEarth1 My understanding is that the apexes have not moved at all, so a single car can take EXACTLY the same line as last year. The extra tarmac on the outsides makes the corners look longer + more angled if that makes sense. But yeah, let’s see
You can't call yourself a professional and show up for work dressed like this. One guy looks like he was dragged off the beach after a week in Ibiza and the other is wearing a shirt that doesn't fit him. Also what do the lines at Ascari have to do with the crash of the SC?? WHY the random speculation just for the sake of trying the create a story that you have literally zero information on
You’re beyond ignorant. This is unbelievably common in the modern workplace. I work in the corporate world, and we wear hoodies, fun button ups, t shirts, and anything but athletic wear really is allowed. Clothes make zero difference in how business operates. Grow up.
Here's why you're wrong; i think F1 can, in fact, just be two guys alone, often mouthing off into a long stick, not appropriately clothed, and it all being filmed, and I kinda really appreciate the right guy's green tee. Now the guy on the left has seemingly just reached unc status but he lowkey got that bich on though fr fr. Lewis makes everyone in the paddock feel like they're in uniform
