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You have to pay for a F1 Experience ($5000-12000) a ticket. Chatting with Martin might be hard, but for the price, maybe possible.
The Official 2022 F1 Thread...
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Shoot, for $5 large, let’s pass the hat for DocJohn to get on the grid in Austin, and he can run down MB! At his current pace, no celeb will be on the grid for fear of being harassed by an old, white Englishman with a mic.
Doc would be a shoe in!:tongue:
I'm in!
MB is an F1 legend, but the grid walk with “celebs” and their minders has become cringeworthy - it used to be informative when he just spoke to intersting and interested F1 people.
Just like the TV coverage, where the director cuts to the crowd or a “celeb” instead of the action on the track, recent years F1 is a about the spectacle rather than the actual racing.
I appreciate that the rights holders are trying to build the brand, but this seems to be at the expense of what is actually going on on track. A re-balance is required. Leave the manufactured “drama” to Drive To Survive.
(not saying that DocJohn isn’t worthy)
Just like the TV coverage, where the director cuts to the crowd or a “celeb” instead of the action on the track, recent years F1 is a about the spectacle rather than the actual racing.
I appreciate that the rights holders are trying to build the brand, but this seems to be at the expense of what is actually going on on track. A re-balance is required. Leave the manufactured “drama” to Drive To Survive.
(not saying that DocJohn isn’t worthy)
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A relatively normal race today.
Ferrari didn’t foul up strategy or execution at least!
Ferrari didn’t foul up strategy or execution at least!
After both Ferraris out race was bit boring.
Hamilton looked beat up after the race. He (and his back) must be thinking there is a better way to spend his Sundays at the moment.
Looks like the fia is looking to encourage the teams to address the issue.
In a way, it almost reminds me of the Michelin debacle at the US GP years ago. I doubt Merc would pull out of Canada, though.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...nterest-of-safety.68ksm55ASFylepFVUS4yGy.html
In a way, it almost reminds me of the Michelin debacle at the US GP years ago. I doubt Merc would pull out of Canada, though.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...nterest-of-safety.68ksm55ASFylepFVUS4yGy.html
I missed that. Maybe he had an itch!
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FIA Safety Intervention explained (sorta of) https://the-race.com/formula-1/video-what-we-know-about-fias-intervention-on-f1-bouncing/
On another less import note WRC and Isle of Mann drivers want slot car courses, because ....
On another less import note WRC and Isle of Mann drivers want slot car courses, because ....
Really enjoyed watching the CGP. Max made an epic defense against Sainz. Wish Alonso was further up though. Renault has made huge gains but Alonso jacked up the strategy by not pitting at either of the VSCs.
Looking forward to Silverstone.
Looking forward to Silverstone.
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In 2015 I attended my 1st GP in Canada. On the grid was Carlos and Max, both driving for Toro Rosso. Since then Max has won 26 Races and one WDC ( well sorta of to some). Carlos has never won a race. I'm sure Max knew this and drove accordingly. Lewis finally finish ahead on his team mate. Mick can't buy a point.
Nice! CGP was my first F1 race entirely (2000). Schuey won from pole with a bit of controversy on McLaren side as David Cardboard had work done to his car a few seconds before the race. This was before the race was broadcast in the host country's language and English so we had to rely on a kind French Canadian to interpret. Also saw a pace NSX almost crash in our section. Ha!
Montreal really knows how to host a race. They sectioned off quite a few blocks of downtown to host F1 car shows and parties.
It was a good race. Nice to see a bit of change on the podium. LeClerc and Verstappen are definitely the whining types. Even more than Hamilton and Alonso!
Yes he is. But then he whines endlessly about it.
Much less pressure when your car is so much faster than others and your only competition has poor reliability and team strategy is crap!
