Yes, Suzuka is a great track and I am sorry to see that is not on the calendar this year, but it will be back next year. Surely the wait only makes it more special? This year we have Fuji and I'm quite looking forward to it. Am I the only one?
2007-04-17 02:45:14 · 25 answers · asked by gadmack2000 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Formula One
I know that races have been held there in the past, but it was a very different track the the modern version..
2007-04-18 03:36:00 · update #1
By the look of the circuit, at least there might be more overtaking than at Suzuka. Yes, Suzuka was a good test of a driver and a car, but you can see that it's major role for large, powerful cars until 1987 was as a test track, not a racing venue. Why people should criticise Fuji before they've had a chance to muck things up is a mystery to me.
2007-04-24 01:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, partly because maybe of the drivers. Some drivers have stated that Fuji is less challenging than Suzuka. What's more Suzuka has always provided fans with a good race. remember 2005? Kimi pulled a brilliant overtaking move on Fisi on the last lap to win the race. ANd Kimi started from the back of the grid due to downpour during quali. And Alonso was battling it out with Schumi.
It's sad that Suzuka (after 20 years of hosting the Japanese GP) has to make way for Fuji but hey! It's Bernie Ecclestone who calls the shots. Hopefully, Suzuka will be back. Meanwhile, let's just wait and see what Fuji can show the F1 world. Who knows, we'll remember it for a fantastic race?
2007-04-21 02:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by purpleCat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm a huge fan of Suzuka as its not only a great technical track, its a damn good racing track too. Im looking forward to Fuji as it has been used for some classics in its time (James Hunt 1976, but i'm sure its changed from that vision somewhat!)
The main annoying thing is the political insinuation; Suzuka is a Honda track, Fuji is a Toyota track. we know the engine manufacturers have huge sway over F1 but this is a little too blatant!
2007-04-22 07:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by RedSnook 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am looking forward to Fuji too! Maybe people don't think a race at Fuji would be interesting or they do not like the circuit. But F1 races are always a thrill to watch, regardless of what country they're held in.
2007-04-18 21:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by , 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it is replacing Suzuka, one of the spectatros favourites... Great things happened there too Senna-Prost per example. Drivers say that Suzuka and Spa are the only two races where only the really best driver wins... So it really will be missed... I know nothing about Fuji, but it better be damn good, Suzuka is part of F1 history, great circuit to drive on even with a video game... Try it, it's harder then the whole season!!!
2007-04-18 11:05:51 · answer #5 · answered by xschoumy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, I didn't even know until I saw this question that the Jap GP had changed venue.
It's always nice to see new tracks on the calendar, especially ones, like Mount Fuji, with a bit of Formula 1 history to it. It was there that James Hunt clinched the 1976 world championship in the pouring rain. I'd be very interested to see what changes have been made to the layout of the track.
In fact, I'm going to google it right away....
2007-04-18 22:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by Jonnie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't wait for Fuji. I think too many F1 "fans" think it should be all based in Europe and that change is never good. We should be encouraging changes in venues because then the drivers will have to work hard to learn the course rather than just remembering it form thousands of miles of testing.
Bring on Fuji and more new circuits!!!!
2007-04-17 05:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by formulaoneruss2420 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm upset because it is a new Fuji speedway. They had to improve safety and slow the track down. No more 100R final turn for instance. I have videos of F1 cars drifting the final 100R corner because it was quicker than gripping all the way through. They would enter flat out and lift just a touch to pull the nose in and power out. It is majestic to watch. I think that Suzuka has so many great moments in F1 history that people are just sad to see it go. I'm one of them. I hope that it goes well though. I'm willing to give it a chance
2007-04-18 01:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick off Top Gun 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think Suzuka is back next year is it? Suzuka is such a great track because it is so technical, meaning that if your off line into the first turn you pay for it all the way into the sixth and seventh corners. Also so many great races have occured there so it has a real legendary status. Schumacher in 2000 winning his third championship, the first for Ferrari since 1979. This is just one such memory.
2007-04-18 17:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by Schumacherfan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry that no one else actually did their research here. A snickers bar is unhealthy if used in place of a normal meal, but believe it or not it is the perfect energy supplement before a race if eaten at the right time (I'd say about 30-45 minutes before). The chocolate and caramel contains high amounts of sugar that your body will use as fuel but the protien and fat in the peanuts will help to prevent a crash (assuming you are not hyper sensitive to sugar fluctuations). That being said, you'll probably crash 10-20 minutes after the race but it won't be as major as if you were to eat another candy bar without any protien such as a twix or starburst.
2016-05-17 07:48:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋