F1 Drivers Crushing Blow For Miami GP: "There Won't Be Much Of A Show For Fans"
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a poor show for fans despite the sprint race. The shortening of DRS zones on the Baku circuit meant there were next to no overtakes, with the whole race totaling a measly 20-odd. Now, after very similar changes have been made to the Miami circuit this weekend, fans, team principals, and drivers have been complaining to the FIA.
The first two of three DRS zones on the circuit have been shortened by 75 metres. And while the track has been resurfaced to allow for more grip offline, drivers are disappointed with this alteration, complaining that there will be less overtaking because of it.
Adam Cooper, a freelance motoring journalist who is a trusted source, offered more information on the drivers' briefing after the Friday's practice sessions.
Revealing that the drivers were complaining about the shortening of these zones, he said:
"Drivers' briefing ran for an hour in Miami tonight and much of it went on a discussion on DRS. Two zones were shortened here, and after lack of passing in Baku drivers are not happy.
"FIA reluctant to change back without further number crunching
"Along with the DRS discussion drivers were told about a grid presentation ceremony for Sunday, and reminded that it was for the show.
"One of them then pointed out that without overtaking there wouldn't be much of a show for the fans..."
It's no surprise that drivers are against the changes the FIA is making, with Alex Albon telling me personally yesterday that it was a bad idea and that they want an independent body to represent all drivers to be involved with the decision process in the future.
While I was expecting a better race this weekend earlier this week, the closer we get to the Sunday, the less excited I'm getting.