SEASON START!
Season 5 is now upon us, so lets take a quick look at the final additions to the calendar!
-Voted
Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring (8 votes)
Making a return to the calendar after a season away, the Hungaroring continues to divide opinion to the worth of having it present, however with a strong Hungarian contingent of racers and teams, it's no wonder that it continues to pop up. It sneaks back into it's position towards the end of the European window of races, splitting the full length races at Germany and Belgium.
Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit (5 votes)
The night race at Sepang last season was clearly successful enough to warrant a second straight voting in to the calendar. The fast and flowing circuit is a handy follow up to the somewhat more restrictive Albert Park, allowing some of the more race orientated cars to show their worth.
Emirati Grand Prix - Dubai Autodrome (3 votes)
A low voting turnout was in the favour of the UAE, they'll return to the calendar for a second straight season, but this time it's Dubai winning the vote while Abu Dhabi has to make do with a meagre F1 race.. The pay is high and as such it'll be taking place at the pointy end of the season, however even with all the money they're spending, it'll only be Round 14 again that we see the race, the first as the series starts it's final flyaway rounds.
-Mod's Choice
United States Grand Prix - Watkins Glen International
For a country that doesn't exactly embrace the European-style open wheel series, the US GP has done mighty well for itself in FFG, this will be the 5th race in a row that we travel stateside as well as the 5th track that we've had to do so! Watkins Glen holds a near immortal status the world over, and now that we travel to arguably the home of American open wheel racing (that turns left and right), we may be nearing the end of our search for a more permanent home.
Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Barcelona, and indeed Spain itself, hasn't been seen on the calendar now since Season 1. As a result, the race makes a comeback this season, returning to the classic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The long front straight should create passing chances, however it's position in the season could still see some quali pace cars holding on for a bit.
Portuguese Grand Prix - Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva (Estoril)
We've got the Spanish GP at Barcelona, it's only fair that it's brother over the border gets on as well. Estoril has generally polled well, but never enough to see it over the line. With veteran Rui Martins back for another season, the local fans are sure to be cheering him on as he targets his first win in FFG.
So here is how the calendar for S5 looks!
The Pre Season test and values have been sorted out, expect to see that article released tomorrow, and the marketplace will be open after that!
Season 5 is now upon us, so lets take a quick look at the final additions to the calendar!
-Voted
Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring (8 votes)
Making a return to the calendar after a season away, the Hungaroring continues to divide opinion to the worth of having it present, however with a strong Hungarian contingent of racers and teams, it's no wonder that it continues to pop up. It sneaks back into it's position towards the end of the European window of races, splitting the full length races at Germany and Belgium.
Malaysian Grand Prix - Sepang International Circuit (5 votes)
The night race at Sepang last season was clearly successful enough to warrant a second straight voting in to the calendar. The fast and flowing circuit is a handy follow up to the somewhat more restrictive Albert Park, allowing some of the more race orientated cars to show their worth.
Emirati Grand Prix - Dubai Autodrome (3 votes)
A low voting turnout was in the favour of the UAE, they'll return to the calendar for a second straight season, but this time it's Dubai winning the vote while Abu Dhabi has to make do with a meagre F1 race.. The pay is high and as such it'll be taking place at the pointy end of the season, however even with all the money they're spending, it'll only be Round 14 again that we see the race, the first as the series starts it's final flyaway rounds.
-Mod's Choice
United States Grand Prix - Watkins Glen International
For a country that doesn't exactly embrace the European-style open wheel series, the US GP has done mighty well for itself in FFG, this will be the 5th race in a row that we travel stateside as well as the 5th track that we've had to do so! Watkins Glen holds a near immortal status the world over, and now that we travel to arguably the home of American open wheel racing (that turns left and right), we may be nearing the end of our search for a more permanent home.
Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Barcelona, and indeed Spain itself, hasn't been seen on the calendar now since Season 1. As a result, the race makes a comeback this season, returning to the classic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The long front straight should create passing chances, however it's position in the season could still see some quali pace cars holding on for a bit.
Portuguese Grand Prix - Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva (Estoril)
We've got the Spanish GP at Barcelona, it's only fair that it's brother over the border gets on as well. Estoril has generally polled well, but never enough to see it over the line. With veteran Rui Martins back for another season, the local fans are sure to be cheering him on as he targets his first win in FFG.
So here is how the calendar for S5 looks!
The Pre Season test and values have been sorted out, expect to see that article released tomorrow, and the marketplace will be open after that!
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