Can F1 be held during winter?

[CHT]

dumb question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... uBIaBXM4iU

I believe tats a demo video ofan f1 going around on snow tyres not an f1 race.

[WhiteBlue]

The issue is not the temperature in my view. There could be more races on the southern hemishere. The big obstacle to a year long racing season is the traditional organization of race teams, officials, marshals and the specialized media. They need a break for some months unless they have some redundancy designed into the system. Unless something seriously changes with regard to essential people there will not be a 12 months season.

[Sebp]

The issue is not the temperature in my view. There could be more races on the southern hemishere. The big obstacle to a year long racing season is the traditional organization of race teams, officials, marshals and the specialized media. They need a break for some months unless they have some redundancy designed into the system. Unless something seriously changes with regard to essential people there will not be a 12 months season.

I think a year-long season would take away from the anticipation of the next one. Sometimes like this year you just want the season to be over and the playing field to be somewhat leveled again, regardless how remarkable the records are that are just being beaten. And leveling takes some time I'd imagine.

[AnthonyG]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasman_Series
and
http://thechicaneblog.com/2013/07/15/vi ... r-morocco/

So, why not today?

[humble sabot]

dumb question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... uBIaBXM4iU

I believe tats a demo video of an f1 going around on snow tyres not an f1 race.

You don't say? hahaha

I mean sure you could run races 12 months a year but why not one or two on other surfaces: redbull has proved that an F1 car can 'run' on imperfect tracks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tEHQJn_hxo and snow as above

[CHT]

Actually I am asking if its physically and technical possible to run a F1 race during the cold winter month, not saying we should expect F1 race to last through the year.

Under extreme cold weather condition, how will that affect the performance of tyres drivers and even engine

[blokkie]

Actually I am asking if its physically and technical possible to run a F1 race during the cold winter month, not saying we should expect F1 race to last through the year.

Under extreme cold weather condition, how will that affect the performance of tyres drivers and even engine

Not to mention snow that clutters the sidepods

[FW17]

Remember the Imola tests in 2002 and 2003? forgot the temp but the light conditions were appalling

I guess the cold damp track with snow off track will be of lesser issue than visibility and sometime then fog may set in too




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[MOWOG]

Perhaps there are other competitive activities the drivers could participate in off season to keep the fans amused? Can't you just imagine Vettel and Webber hammering out their differences whilst Barbie Jeep racing?

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