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2024 WEC 6 Hours of Spa
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Author:  fede999 [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:51 pm ]
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Yes, ES commentators just confirmed it :yes:
Author:  LucasWheldon [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:51 pm ]
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Interesting, we got a lot racing to go yet
Author:  Gaara [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:52 pm ]
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I honestly didn't think they had the choice to allow that, but awesome.
Author:  Cheeveer [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:52 pm ]
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Omega wrote:
Cheeveer wrote:
Omega wrote:
They will race for 1 hours 40 minutes


SOurce?

Announced on track


Noooow they announced that on the English feed! Good catch! Excuse my doubtfulness.
Author:  Omega [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:52 pm ]
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In 3 minutes, they will start the 15 minute start procedure, and then racing resumes
Author:  FiatFan83 [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:53 pm ]
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Wow, that's actually pretty awesome, even if it hurts Ferrari, it's the right thing to do, especially as it's not a 24 hour race.

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Author:  Omega [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:54 pm ]
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And the racetime will be exactly 1 hour, 44 minutes and 30 seconds
Author:  ZeroX [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:54 pm ]
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Massive implications and precedent being set here.

Just another example of the FIA using the "we can do whatever the fuck we want" clause in the rules to change the outcome of a race. Sound familiar?
Author:  nicko23 [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:55 pm ]
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Great decision :D :metal:
Author:  Sergio [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:56 pm ]
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Omega wrote:
And the racetime will be exactly 1 hour, 44 minutes and 30 seconds

Now you can stay at eau rouge!
Author:  Omega [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:57 pm ]
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Sergio wrote:
Omega wrote:
And the racetime will be exactly 1 hour, 44 minutes and 30 seconds

Now you can stay at eau rouge!

I was already on my way to the car but returned :D
Author:  fede999 [ Sat May 11, 2024 5:59 pm ]
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ZeroX wrote:
Massive implications and precedent being set here.

Just another example of the FIA using the "we can do whatever the fuck we want" clause in the rules to change the outcome of a race. Sound familiar?


Thankfully. That's how red flags work in F1, for example.
Author:  Cheeveer [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:00 pm ]
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ZeroX wrote:
Massive implications and precedent being set here.

Just another example of the FIA using the "we can do whatever the fuck we want" clause in the rules to change the outcome of a race. Sound familiar?


Sounds good! The flexibility to ensure a green flag finish should always be in the rule book! :flag:
Author:  ZeroX [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:02 pm ]
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I think you're missing the point. When the governing body can change the fundamental rules of the race at any given moment that leaves the door open for intentional manipulation.
Author:  Omega [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:02 pm ]
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Cheeveer wrote:
ZeroX wrote:
Massive implications and precedent being set here.

Just another example of the FIA using the "we can do whatever the fuck we want" clause in the rules to change the outcome of a race. Sound familiar?


Sounds good! The flexibility to ensure a green flag finish should always be in the rule book! :flag:

Can´t see them try this in Le Mans
Author:  fede999 [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:06 pm ]
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ZeroX wrote:
I think you're missing the point. When the governing body can change the fundamental rules of the race at any given moment that leaves the door open for intentional manipulation.


I really don't think "rewinding the clock" on a session is outside the rulebook. I've never seen it happen during a race, but I distinctly remember it happening at Le Mans during practice or qualifying.
Author:  Omega [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:09 pm ]
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1 minute to go
Author:  fede999 [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:10 pm ]
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Omega wrote:
Cheeveer wrote:
ZeroX wrote:
Massive implications and precedent being set here.

Just another example of the FIA using the "we can do whatever the fuck we want" clause in the rules to change the outcome of a race. Sound familiar?


Sounds good! The flexibility to ensure a green flag finish should always be in the rule book! :flag:

Can´t see them try this in Le Mans


That's because Le Mans 24h never gets red flagged.
Author:  JJ [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:13 pm ]
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Good decision. For every series I think the clock should always stop in red flag situation and the extra time allowed should be 30-50% of the planned duration. We live in an era of 24/7 streams so there's no reason to limit duration because of "TV slot time".
Author:  fede999 [ Sat May 11, 2024 6:18 pm ]
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JJ wrote:
Good decision. For every series I think the clock should always stop in red flag situation and the extra time allowed should be 30-50% of the planned duration. We live in an era of 24/7 streams so there's no reason to limit duration because of "TV slot time".


Yes and no.

I agree on the racing and broadcasting part, but don't forget racetracks are huge facilities being attended by thousands of people at the same time.

There could be public access roads around the track being closed and scheduled to re-open at a certain time after the event. A delay in event duration could create traffic management issues and such things. So I don't think it's always a viable option.
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