Structure of Space between Races

marzF1rocks · 15 Apr 2006, 14:35 (Ref:1582878)

Don't get me wrong im not moaning
But is it me or does there seem to be a random pattern betweeen races

Bahraine to malysia 1wk difference

Malysia to melbourne 2wk difference

Melbourne to Imala 3wks difference

does any1 no why this is, it seems a little crazy at most the grand prix usto b every 2wks

vs346 · 15 Apr 2006, 15:07 (Ref:1582886)

The short turn around time between Bahrain and Malaysia was to reduce the total amount of time spent away from home, i.e. Europe for the teams. As a result, he teams were basically on the road for three weeks instead of 4 as it would have been had the difference between each race been the usual two weeks. One week's worth saved of travel is a lot in F1.

The three weeks between Melbourne and Imola, I guess is to give teams time to regroup and test a bit as well.

Either way the total amount of time between the first race and the 4th race is the usual 6 weeks.

BootsOntheSide · 15 Apr 2006, 17:04 (Ref:1582935)

Seems like a completely logical structure to me - going from Bahrain to Malaysia is easier than going from outside Europe to within Europe. Having a short break afte rthe first few races is ideal from a devleopment perspective - teams who didn't have everythign quite right at the start suffer for it, but not irrepairably.

Dutton · 15 Apr 2006, 17:07 (Ref:1582938)

Makes a lot of sense to me, but I thought there was only a one-week gap between Malaysia and Melbourne?

marzF1rocks · 15 Apr 2006, 20:18 (Ref:1583045)

Thanks for that it does seem to make sense...

Lets hope everybody is improved in imalo

**Adam43** · 16 Apr 2006, 11:32 (Ref:1584912)

We should have completely regimented two week gaps so that life can be that little more dull.

The calendar works out like it does for many reasons. I liked the old way of GP in January a with 'random' massive gaps and short gaps.

Knowlesy · 16 Apr 2006, 11:36 (Ref:1584915)

Oh no, that's horrible! I'm lost when we have three week gaps!

Keep it the way it is, it's fine.

1200Datto27 · 16 Apr 2006, 12:15 (Ref:1584946)

It also gave the team members that had been away from home/family for the 4~5 weeks a chance to spend time with their families (iirc, most teams give the race crews the week off when they get back from the opening races) and also to recover before they are out on the road again.

Suze · 16 Apr 2006, 13:08 (Ref:1584994)

I don't like the uber gaps when they come - but certainly with Bahrain and Malaysia, it made sense to do it the way they did.

Kirk · 16 Apr 2006, 14:19 (Ref:1585036)

Three weeks seems like a long time at this early stage, but it does create some extra drama in the anticipation of what will be introduced for Imola.

Knowlesy · 16 Apr 2006, 14:20 (Ref:1585037)

It's just common sense really.

They do a similar thing with Canada and USA......it's more cost effective and convenient.

I think we have four sets of back to back races this year, do we not?

JeremySmith · 16 Apr 2006, 14:26 (Ref:1585041)

It makes complete sense, three away races in a row followed by a break before the European stage.. because people get tired and would like to see family and the like..

maltafan · 16 Apr 2006, 15:09 (Ref:1585077)

At least there was some testing dring these 3 weeks.

FPV GTHO · 17 Apr 2006, 07:30 (Ref:1585558)

Probably came as a result of Melbourne being moved up

Dutton · 17 Apr 2006, 07:40 (Ref:1585566)

There is always a 3-week gap to Imola.

The unusual thing was having the first two races back-to-back.

Suze · 18 Apr 2006, 20:39 (Ref:1587959)

Yep, though the reasons why make sense.

Dutton · 18 Apr 2006, 20:49 (Ref:1587967)

I reckon they should do the first three races back-to-back-to-back.

Suze · 18 Apr 2006, 21:15 (Ref:1587992)

lol erms...maybe...!

Dutton · 18 Apr 2006, 21:40 (Ref:1588017)

Why not?

We could give 'em an extra week until Imola to make up for it.

Marbot · 19 Apr 2006, 00:04 (Ref:1588159)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

Why not?

We could give 'em an extra week until Imola to make up for it.

Hasn't the wait been long enough?

Dutton · 19 Apr 2006, 00:08 (Ref:1588161)

Yes, but three races in three weeks would be immense

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Marbot · 19 Apr 2006, 00:12 (Ref:1588164)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

Yes, but three races in three weeks would be immense

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My Wife would not agree with you on that i don't think.But since they're all early morning starts (well two of them anyway) in this part of the world i could probably get away with it.

Knowlesy · 19 Apr 2006, 04:47 (Ref:1588298)

I'm sure there were three races back to back in 2001....

Dutton · 19 Apr 2006, 04:56 (Ref:1588304)

Not according to Formula1.com's archive. It seems it was all two weeks gaps, with the exception of one occurance of back-to-back races.

Knowlesy · 19 Apr 2006, 04:59 (Ref:1588310)

Well, there we go then....

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