Mika Häkkinen: Formula 1 start planning is almost impossible

(Motorsport-Complete.com) – start in July in Spielberg, then three times Silverstone: Some observers face a possible start to the season for Formula 1 after the coronavirus forced break. The two-time world champion Mika Häkkinen describes this suggestion in the podcast 'Interior System One' as “very interesting”, but also raises concerns.

“There are certainly many different scenarios on paper, how to start the season, when and with how many races. I'm 400 percent sure, “says Häkkinen. “Personally, I just think: It is difficult to [überhaupt] plan something.”

The current concern is still opaque, an end to the corona crisis is far from foreseeable, said the former Formula 1 driver. “You can plan as much as you want, but there is no antidote to the coronavirus yet. This is the biggest declare.” ( Get current cancellations and postponements in the Coronavirus ticker! )

Silverstone battle is often a stumbling block …

Should there still be a sketch of the start of the season with Spielberg and Silverstone, Häkkinen senses new difficulties: “If you have problems as a team in Silverstone, you won't be very happy about Having to race three races there. “

Häkkinen jokes: Given this prospect, some teams might even consider whether it would be worthwhile to compete in Silverstone.

Seriously the world champion of 1998 and 1999: “Anything can happen in a Huge Prix, even if you haven't qualified in a good location. But if you know your car won't be fast, it can get a little frustrating.”

Drivers and teams could also see the Concern as a likelihood in this case, “to come up with technical solutions,” said Häkkinen. The catch is only: “Silverstone is complicated.” The ideal location-up would not fall into your lap. “That [schon] frustrated me when we drove in Silverstone back then.”