Backmarkers, are they really a problem?

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Suggested remedy for backmarkers for F1 in 2010:

Poll ended at 14 Mar 2010, 13:46

They are new teams, can be slow in first races.
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33%
FP1 and FP2, and FIA will have a look.
3
11%
They are slow, but will improve as races go by.
15
56%
 
Total votes: 27

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Re: Backmarkers, are they really a problem?

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Backmarkers are not a problem. They will be there and others will know that. So, they should be able to cope with the situation, particularly in Formula 1.
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LMP1/2 drivers have to cope with far speed differences...can't recall them complaining.
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Re: Backmarkers, are they really a problem?

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They could permit extra practice sessions for the three or four cellar dwelling teams to use for testing. Like prequalifying. I don't see backmarkers as a problem though. That's why the regulation limit the number of cars on track.