Comments on: Formula One Abu Dhabi

By: Jump Starter

Jump Starter — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:39:49 +0000

Well, to me the design was breath taking and I thought the whole thing was very original for formula one racing. Seriously, if I had the dough to go to all the formula one tracks, this would probably become my favorite.

By: Insider

Insider — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:09:24 +0000

While I could appreciate the surrounding lighting and spectator infrastructure I thought the circuit layout itself was a bit typical and underwhelming, and the pit exit impractical and potentially dangerous. The long straights made for good overtaking opportunities but the corners where lacking in the vertical department. Its the vertical aspect that helps put Bathurst, Nurburgring and Spa in a class of their own. For what its worth (not much) I give it an 8/10.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:42:41 +0000

who cares about the relevance of F1 mate?

what is the relevance of cricket? what is the relevance of the Melbourne cup?

By: blue

blue — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:17:28 +0000

sometimes i wonder the relevance of F1…spending all these money.

Rally cars provides more re-usable knowedge for cars we drive.

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:12 +0000

Hahaha, good one Greig!

Apparently the Melbourne F1 posted a $40m loss this year…imagine how much they would have lost had they actually setup a decent venue. I’m glad I’m not a Victorian tax payer right now.

If it were logistically and technically feasible (and we know it’s not), how awesome would it be if they could hold an F1 race in Sydney. Starting grid on the Harbour Bridge heading south, then following around the Cahill Express, somehow touch on Hyde Park or the Botanical Gardens (perhaps Mrs Macquaries Rd), then loop back through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and double-back onto the bridge. Hardly possible, but makes me salivate nonetheless.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:48:24 +0000

DA – The V8 Supercars are going to be racing at Abu Dhabi next year. Bahrain will be the opening round and a week later Abu Dhabi…..Why?

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:03:59 +0000

Watching Webber lose the rear when we warming his tyres through that insanely narrow exit tunnel impressed somewhat. Webber will win in 2010!

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:35 +0000

Look out, soon Tony ‘Co(krane’ will go over there and say to the owners of the circuit that he has a travelling circus that will bring in even more people and offer far greater entertainment!

Would be interesting though…

By: Dick Justice

Dick Justice — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:46:52 +0000

too bad the racing was boring.. getting really tired of herman tilke’s designs

By: Mack

Mack — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:22:56 +0000

wow, hopefully these sorts of tracks and facilities will become the new standard for the next generation of fans and racers alike….fantastic!