How the internet reacted: Mixed reactions to addition of second Austria race
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- GPblog.com
It had been rumored for a while but the Turkish Grand Prix will not take place as originally scheduled following a rise in coronavirus cases. There is still a possibility that the race will take place later this year, but that chance seems small. With the addition of an extra race in Austria the Formula 1 calendar is back to 23 races.
Disappointed reactions after cancellation of GP Turkey
Understandably there are many disappointed reactions to the news that the race in Turkey has been postponed. But not only were there people were looking forward to the race; the circuit is generally loved by both drivers and viewers.
However, this is not the only thing that is being talked about; several people call it unnecessary to replace the race with another one given there are so many races already on the calendar.
Below some of the reactions to the news:
# F1 - Breaking: #TurkishGP has been called off, possibly to be held later in the year. French GP date moved, forming the first weekend of a triple header with a back to back in Austria. More to follow .. pic.twitter.com/zxwqrkV3pC
- Thomas Maher (@ thomasmaheronf1) May 14, 2021
Your updated F1 calendar, now with two races in Austria and a slightly earlier race in France # F1 pic.twitter.com/KmFYDnCL4b
- Formula 1 (@ F1) May 14, 2021
NEWS: Sadly we won't be racing in Turkey as planned in June, but we've got another double-header in Austria to look forward to instead:
- Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@ AstonMartinF1) May 14, 2021
20th June #FrenchGP
27th June #StyrianGP
4th July #AustrianGP
To all our fans in Turkey, we hope to see you again really soon. pic.twitter.com/AnFvbrMYOn
Is it really necessary to fill the gap left by the cancelled #TurkishGP? 22/23 is simply too many grands prix anyway. This obsession with event saturation is getting way out of hand.#F1
— Simon Strang (@StrangRacing) May 14, 2021
F1 in 2018: 'We would never schedule another triple header, it is just too taxing on staff and crews.'
— F1 Paddock Pass (Wears A Mask) (@F1PaddockPass) May 14, 2021
F1 in 2021: '3 Triple Headers'.#F1PP
Tú cuando te das cuenta de que Liberty te ha armado otro triplete #F1 #FrenchGP #StyrianGP #AustrianGPhttps://t.co/utTnNQjMvM pic.twitter.com/fJbJwjUc6s
— SoyMotor.com (@SoyMotor) May 14, 2021
Teams: "Those three Triple-Header 2020 were delighted. Das darf nie wieder forkommen."
- Norman Fischer (@NormanMST) May 14, 2021
Formel 1: "Here habt ihr four."
# F1 #TurkishGP #StyrianGP https://t.co/7OWTqWYLfc
The hills will be alive with the sound of @ F1 once again!
- Mobil 1 The Grid (@ Mobil1TheGrid) May 14, 2021
As the #TurkishGP is canceled due to travel restrictions, you now have 2⃣races in Austria and a slightly earlier race in France! #AustrainGP #StyrianGP #FrenchGP # F1 pic.twitter.com/A2xB83YHpn