I prefer the Yas Marina circuit as a venue for a night race over Singapore. For the TV viewer the night scenery in Singapore is vary sparse at track level, in Abu Dhabi it is far more visible.
With the lights on the hotel changing colour at the UAE venue it reminds me of a science fiction movie or a racing game like Need for Speed, it's a bit surreal. I like it though, it really does set itself apart from the rest of the Formula One calender.
The first couple of races in Abu Dhabi have been relatively unspectacular due to lack of overtaking. This I find somewhat strange as there are at least two substantial straights which should both offer passing opportunities. I wonder if night conditions somehow effect the tyre grip as the Singapore races are also usually processional affairs. This year DRS has created a lot more passing at some tracks, while at other circuits the effect of the movable rear wing has not made overtaking that much easier. We will wait and see how effective it is this weekend
With the lights on the hotel changing colour at the UAE venue it reminds me of a science fiction movie or a racing game like Need for Speed, it's a bit surreal. I like it though, it really does set itself apart from the rest of the Formula One calender.
The first couple of races in Abu Dhabi have been relatively unspectacular due to lack of overtaking. This I find somewhat strange as there are at least two substantial straights which should both offer passing opportunities. I wonder if night conditions somehow effect the tyre grip as the Singapore races are also usually processional affairs. This year DRS has created a lot more passing at some tracks, while at other circuits the effect of the movable rear wing has not made overtaking that much easier. We will wait and see how effective it is this weekend
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