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Abu Dhabi not sure circuit changes are necessary
ESPNF1 Staff
May 19, 2011
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A lack of overtaking last year led organisers to consider making changes to the Yas Marina circuit layout © Getty Images
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Organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are reviewing their decision to tweak the Yas Marina track layout in order to increase the chances of overtaking.
Last year's season finale was so processional at the otherwise spectacular venue that the organisers had committed to making some changes. But the 2011 rules, including the 'DRS' overtaking system and the heavily degrading Pirelli tyres, have produced such exciting races so far that Abu Dhabi is going to review the need for changes.
"Definitely, the new regulations have made formula one more exciting, but we will be watching the next couple of races keenly to see how they unfold before making a decision," track boss Richard Cregan told The National. "We are looking at the circuit changes and will make a final decision in consultation with FIA and the various stakeholders at the end of this month.
"We need to question whether spending money on changing the track to improve overtaking is really necessary at this point in time when the issue has already been addressed by the FIA and the race teams - and the result has been absolutely phenomenal racing. Digging up the track even for minor changes is very expensive, so we need to make sure it is the right step forward and also the right time to close the circuit. To make alterations would result in a loss of revenue, so that must be considered, also."
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I know Yas Marina is a spectacular venue, however, we are not talking about how great it is in terms of the facilities. TV viewers around the world don't feel that. The reality is that the design of the layout is boring. There's no exciting corners and it's impossible to overtake. I'm not comparing it to Spa but will be great if they can come up one similar to Suzuka which to me it's the best technical circuit in F1 calender.
Posted byThey're not sure? I mean seriously?!