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erusuoyera
sh.itjust.works

FOM/FIA did.

The Madrid project reportedly offered to pay Formula One €48m/year, nearly twice as much as Barcelona's current payment of €26m, in exchange for the right to host the race

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Gerudo
lemmy.zip

It looks like it's a fun track to drive, however that doesn't always translate to being fun to watch. It's similar to Monaco, very tense, close wall action, but with no overtakes it's so bland as a fan.

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Molvorinreply
feddit.dk

I dont think drivers enjoy driving Monaco. Theyd love to win it though

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smegreply
feddit.uk

They always say they do, partially because of the prestige but partly because it's such a challenge

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ZoteTheMightyreply
lemmy.zip

I wonder if they built it with the idea of canceling Monaco in mind. "Well Monaco will definitely be canceled soon, so let's make a street circuit that emulates the best aspects of it and isn't in the most expensive city in the world." It was a good idea, except we now have both of them for the foreseeable future.

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SaveTheTuaHawk
lemmy.ca

Spain has a history of shitty tracks. See Valencia, now in ruins. All propped up by taxpayers.

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