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sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Ferrari Boss Justifies F1 Belgian GP Delay Amid Safety Concerns

Ferrari's team principal Frederic Vasseur defended the decision to delay the Belgian GP due to safety concerns caused by heavy rain and limited visibility, emphasizing the responsibility of race control to prevent accidents in the challenging conditions at Spa. While some teams were surprised by the delay, most drivers and team leaders agreed it was the right call to ensure safety, given the track's history of accidents in similar weather.

via Autosport|

#belgian-gp #f1 #race-delay

sports5 months ago•6 min saved

F1 Drivers Debate FIA's Decision to Delay Belgian GP for Safety

F1 drivers generally agree that the FIA made the right decision to delay the start of the Belgian GP due to safety concerns, citing visibility and track conditions as critical factors. Most drivers support the FIA's cautious approach, emphasizing safety over race timing, with some suggesting the timing was slightly late but ultimately appropriate.

via Motorsport.com|

#belgian-gp #drivers-verdict #f1

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Verstappen Criticizes Belgian GP Delay Amid Rainy Conditions

Max Verstappen criticized the FIA for delaying the Belgian GP start due to rain, arguing that the cautious approach was unnecessary and hindered wet-weather racing, a sentiment echoed by other drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The race was delayed by over an hour, with some drivers feeling the decision was overly conservative, while others supported the safety measures. Verstappen expressed concern that such cautiousness could diminish the excitement and unpredictability of wet races in Formula 1.

via The Race|

#belgian-gp #f1 #max-verstappen

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Hamilton Criticizes Belgian GP Reactions

Lewis Hamilton criticized the decision to delay the start of the Belgian GP, believing race control overreacted due to previous race incidents and unnecessary safety measures, and argued that a standing start could have been feasible given the weather conditions.

via racingnews365.com|

#belgian-gp #lewis-hamilton #overreaction

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

NASCAR's Mexico City Race Delayed Due to Travel Disruptions

NASCAR adjusted its schedule for the Mexico race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez after two planes carrying team members were grounded in Charlotte due to mechanical issues, causing delays in practice and qualifying sessions, though the Sunday race remains unchanged.

via NBC Sports|

#autodromo-hermanos-rodriguez #mexico-schedule #nascar