The sudden change in F1's schedule prompted by Imola not taking place triggers consequences and complications for all teams, even if they agree that the decision to cancel the Emilia Romagna GP was the right call. NobleF1 outlines the fallout issues ⬇️
Formula 1 teams are unified that the decision to cancel the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was the right thing to do amid the flooding disaster affecting Italy.But as personnel embrace an unexpected free weekend, instead of what was going to be the start of a punishing triple-header, it is wrong to think teams can put their competitive thoughts on hold for another few days.
But elsewhere on the grid, Ferrari had originally planned new rear suspension, AlphaTauri was bringing a new floor and Alfa Romeo was pushing for some major tweaks to its car to get it back in the fight for points. Ferrari had already shelved its plan to run with the rear suspensionHowever, for the other squads, the loss of Imola will prompt some discussions now about the exact timing of when they introduce upgrades.
aimed at improving sustainability in F1. The reduction in sets available for drivers , plus a shift in the compounds allocated, looked set to shake things up. However, Imola's loss does not mean that F1 will definitely only get one chance to try the new rule idea out, and it is likely that discussions will take place between Pirelli, the teams and the FIA about whether or not there should be another opportunity slotted in later on too.
Now the engine allocation for power units is set for the entire season – so the cancellation of the Imola event will have no impact on the various components teams are allowed . So, with the level of the cost cap being based on the number of races in the season, on the face of it losing the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix could pose a bit of problem for teams if they were right on the limit. With teams getting $135 million for 21 races, and an extra $1.2 million for each extra race beyond that, a 23-race calendar with Imola is worth $137.4 million whereas a 22-race calendar without it means a $136.2 million limit.
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