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[texasmr2]

The circuit has absolutely no character or charm whatsoever. And, as there is already a night race on the calendar, there is nothing unique about it either. Then, the actual layout of the track does not look terribly exciting either. Another gimmick.

Thank God I'm an optimist and not a pessimist.
Is there anything else you would like to 'piss on' while we are on the subject of F1 not appealing to your need's and/or want's????

[darwin dali]

The circuit has absolutely no character or charm whatsoever. And, as there is already a night race on the calendar, there is nothing unique about it either. Then, the actual layout of the track does not look terribly exciting either. Another gimmick.

C'mon Chris, give it a chance!

[myownalias]

The circuit has absolutely no character or charm whatsoever. And, as there is already a night race on the calendar, there is nothing unique about it either. Then, the actual layout of the track does not look terribly exciting either. Another gimmick.

Really? fast straights/sweeping corners into tight chicanes/hairpins... should be the perfect setup for overtaking. The problem isn't the tracks, the problem is current F1 cars disrupt the air coming off the rear wing/diffuser so much that no-one can follow close enough behind, let's go back to mid 90s aero and Abu Dhabi should be an excellent track!

[Big Azza]

I will watch it. But am I looking forward to it?

NO!

Like I stated earlier, I'm not looking forward to it more than I look forward to any other GP. And I do not like the fact that legendary circuits are being taken off the calender for these silly procession races!


Not going to get too worked up about it!

[Gilles 27]

I've just seen the onboard lap and it looks like a more nadgery version of Valencia. It looks quite sh*te in fact. I'll be missing the live race as i'll be up north in some woods...

[Tony_sa]

** taking a slow walk past this thread - so nice to see the dirty laundry out of sight **

[Tony_sa]

while i am here in answer to the thread Q - yes very much. Would also hope that so much thought that went into the venue also went into track design.

[texasmr2]

My apology if this is a repost but after viewing it I kinda like the track but why is Bruno so slow !!
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/10/v ... abu-dhabi/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bud]

My apology if this is a repost but after viewing it I kinda like the track but why is Bruno so slow !!
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/10/v ... abu-dhabi/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cold tyres on an out lap in a twin seater maybe?

[Tony_sa]

My apology if this is a repost but after viewing it I kinda like the track but why is Bruno so slow !!
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/10/v ... abu-dhabi/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

well .. it looks like he took the car for a spin and couldnt make up him mind whether to stop and have a smoke or something.
it looks great though. will really suit cars that reach topend quickest...considering that long straight ( not the team he mentioned )

[bud]

He was doing alright speed on his fast lap.

there is a double apex right hander (not sure on the number) before a hard brake into another right hander that looks like alot of fun.

[scotty]

Probably just didn't want to scare the crap out of his passenger right away...

[8-ball]

James Allen (remember him?) has a blog post featuring an onboard lap of the Yas Marina Circuit. It looks like a pretty standard Tilke track, but the scenery around it is amazing. Check out the video here...

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/10/v ... abu-dhabi/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[darwin dali]

James Allen (remember him?) has a blog post featuring an onboard lap of the Yas Marina Circuit. It looks like a pretty standard Tilke track, but the scenery around it is amazing. Check out the video here...

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/10/v ... abu-dhabi/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Repost - merged.

[McLaren]

Doesn't look one good corner on the track,all low speed