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Originally Posted by Bubbles
Several changes have been introduced to the circuit, early in the lap, the chicane that formed T5 and 6 will be bypassed with a straight.
- The following hairpin has been brought forward and widened, increasing the speed carried onto the subsequent straight.
- A long and slightly banked turn has been created to replace the technical complex of corners (Turns 11-14) that existed previously. Think Dutch GP.
- Near the end of the lap, the four tight corners that route the track around the Yas Marina hotel (Turns 17-20) have all been opened up and made faster.
Modification to the track have shortened the circuit by 273m, so the race distance has been increased from 55 to 58 laps and lap times will be about 14 seconds faster.
Race will begin just before sunset and run a night. FP2 and qualifying are the only two relevant sessions.
Last year's winning strategy was medium to hard tire one-stopper.
Pole sitter won last 6 races.
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Looks like the changes will promote better racing.
Should really add to the season wrap up.
