While things continue to change in the world of Motorsports, people continue to agree and disagree on rules and restrictions. Earlier this season the talking point revolved around the new unit usage penalties. And now? Team radio has banned. Okay, well, not completely banned but pretty much.
Team radio is used for interaction between engineers and their drivers during the F1 weekend sessions, including the race. It wasn't always that way. Drivers used to have to be a little more self-dependent on what to do to make it to the podium. Nowadays, the drivers get a little extra help from their team. This includes updates on gaps between drivers, fuel usage, tyre wear and even where they're slowest on the track. Some say it's not a big deal while others think it's almost like if you were in a competition and someone was whispering the answers to you through an ear piece.
Well, now it's been banned. But like we said before, not entirely. Let's not say 'Banned' - More like there's a lot of 'Restrictions'
So, what will be allowed? Will we hear any radio at all? Yes. According to rules and regulations, the team is still allowed to have regular pit wall-to-driver contact. That includes the usual "He's in my way" complaints. The fans like that kind of stuff. Also allowed will be messages for safety purposes and pit-stop strategy talk.
Teams will NOT be allowed to offer any useful tips or advice as far as driving and overtaking is concerned. They will no longer be allowed to share data with them or give constant updates on their performance. While this seems like it could be a bit of a problem for some, it could make F1 a little more complicated - In a good way. We'll see the drivers figure things out on their own and what better way to debut the new rule than right before the tight-cornered street circuit of Singapore?
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Article Written By: Amy Hawk.
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Last time I posted about the 2014 Calendar, nothing was official and some of the races were just up there as guesses. But now things are getting more official and put together.
1. India is officially not returning until 2015.
2. Korea will not be part of the 2014 race season.
3. New Jersey and Mexico will not take place in 2014.
4. Abu Dhabi will be the last race of the year instead of Brazil.
5. The Germany race goes back to the Hockenheim Circuit.
6. The Spanish GP is back to Barcelona.
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Now, here is the calendar as of now:
1. Australia / March.
2. Malaysia / March.
3. Bahrain / April.
4. China / April.
5. Spain /May.
6 Monaco / May.
7. Canada / June.
8. Austria / June.
9. Great Britain / July.
10. Germany / July.
11. Hungary / July.
12. Belgium / August.
13. Italy / September.
14. Singapore / September.
15. Japan / October.
16. Russia / October.
17. U.S.A. / November.
18. Brazil / November.
19. Abu Dhabi / November.
In total, as it stands right now, there are only 19 races. I'm pretty sure nothing can change now.. But we will see.
Article Writen By: Amy Hawk.
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The FIA released a version of the 2014 Formula1 Season Calendar. All the races listed are scheduled to take place next year.. But that doesn't mean they're subject to change. Nothing is permanent and nothing is secured for sure as far as some of the newer planned races.
As it stands right now, we're looking at a whopping total of 22 Races for 2014. That's a total of 3 extra than this year. India will not be happening next year though due to the fact the organisers wanted to bring the race into an earlier-year slot. It was not able to happen so the race will not be back until 2015.
Also, Korea will move from October to April. And Bahrain will be an evening race.
2014 F1 Calendar:
1. Grand Prix Of Australia / Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne / March 16th.
2. Grand Prix Of Malaysia / Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur / March 30th.
3. Grand Prix Of Bahrain / Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir / April 6th.
4. Grand Prix Of China / Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai / April 20th.
5. Grand Prix Of Korea / Korea International Circuit, Yeongam / April 27th.
6. Grand Prix Of Spain / Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona / May 11th.
7. Grand Prix Of Monaco / Circuit De Monaco, Monte Carlo / May 25th.
8. Grand Prix Of America / Port Imperial Street Circuit, New Jersey / June 1st.
9. Grand Prix Of Canada / Circuit Gilled Villeneuve, Montreal / June 8th.
10. Grand Prix Of Austria / Red Bull Ring, Spielberg / June 22nd.
11. Grand Prix Of Great Britain / Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone / July 6th.
12. Grand Prix Of Germany / Hockenheimring, Hockenheim / July 20th.
13. Grand Prix Of Hungary / Hungaroring, Budapest / July 27th.
14. Grand Prix Of Belgium / Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps / August 24th.
15. Grand Prix Of Italy / Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza / September 7th.
16. Grand Prix Of Singapore / Marina Bay Street Circuit, Marina Bay / September 21st.
17. Grand Prix Of Russia / Sochi International Street Circuit, Sochi / October 5th.
18. Grand Prix Of Japan / Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka / October 12th.
19. Grand Prix Of Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi / October 26th.
20. Grand Prix Of The United States / Circuit Of The Americas, Austin, Texas / November 9th.
21. Grand Prix Of Mexico / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City / November 16th.
22. Grand Prix Of Brazil / Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Sao Paulo / November 30th.
Article Written By: Amy Hawk.
