2006_A1_Grand_Prix_incident A1_Grand_Prix

the first chinese round of 2006–07 a1gp took place on streets of beijing. however, tight hairpin @ end of straight tight cars negotiate safely, 180 degree left turn. cars running wide , stopping mid corner; therefore, sessions red flagged.

a shorter circuit created, creating another, less tight hairpin halfway straight, bypassing of old straight. corner still not ideal, drivers ran wide despite corner being wider , had avoid pitlane entry barrier. had suffice, though, otherwise race have been cancelled.

however, problem arose in qualifying when manhole covers on roads coming undone due racing cars high downforce , low ride height. grid positions decided based on practice times. advertising banners came loose around circuit.

it announced races start behind safety car, first corner deemed unsafe.

both races uneventful, particularly sprint race, took place entirely behind safety car after course officials failed remove single spun car in timely fashion.