Admin phantom Posted May 17, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I am not surprised as the conditions are horrendous out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 For those of you missing motorsport this weekend, don't forget that the BTCC on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Stretching the theme of this thread….but this is some car! https://www.rte.ie/news/newslens/2023/0523/1385127-full-size-lego-ferrari-goes-on-display-in-denmark/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin phantom Posted July 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 What a start by Lando, fingers crossed he didn't jump the start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Its quite telling that during the British grand prix there is only one post. I reckon F1 have lost a lot of fans since Abu Dhabi 2021. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 The commentator on c4 is creaming himself - it's dull as ditch water. Nothing happening apart from 1st 2 or 3 laps then reverting to type. Artificial overtaking via DRS, positions made by pit stops....sorry but it's dull as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Its quite telling that during the British grand prix there is only one post. I reckon F1 have lost a lot of fans since Abu Dhabi 2021. Yes and no, also the result is pretty much predictable from lap 5 onwards even with the safety car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Its quite telling that during the British grand prix there is only one post. I reckon F1 have lost a lot of fans since Abu Dhabi 2021. Apparently Sky have had more viewers than ever . Must be Max Verstappen fans ! Pleased for the likes of Norris and Albon doing well but might as well have a different championship. C4 guy probably biased a bit by the a Brits doing well . Actually shows how inconsistent everyone else is. Last week Ferrari were the best of the rest with Mercedes’ complaining but roles were revered whilst McLaren probably took advantage of a great qualifying . And Aston Martin are a one man team - if Stroll wasn’t the owners son wouldn’t be in a job . Edited July 9, 2023 by Markthehorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Its quite telling that during the British grand prix there is only one post. I reckon F1 have lost a lot of fans since Abu Dhabi 2021. Might have something to with a cricket match that is going on at the same time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 The mad thing is that if it weren't for Red Bull and Verstappen, it would likely be an all-time great season. The fight behind Max is really interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted July 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 4 hours ago, nebristolred said: The mad thing is that if it weren't for Red Bull and Verstappen, it would likely be an all-time great season. The fight behind Max is really interesting. The technical catching up (or not in the case of some) of the cars is making this an interesting season, McLaren have obviously found a big chunk of performance, Aston Martin are losing some ground, Mercedes seem to make a step forwards then a step back, then a third of a step forwards again, I think to assess Mercedes real progress a view over several races is necessary. I also thought I heard them say on Sky, that this weekends attendance at Silverstone is the highest ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 9, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Maltshoveller said: Might have something to with a cricket match that is going on at the same time Not sure how that can be a reason when so many other threads are updated, I was surprised when I added the 2024 calendar how little had been posted in this thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 11 hours ago, phantom said: Not sure how that can be a reason when so many other threads are updated, I was surprised when I added the 2024 calendar how little had been posted in this thread That's exactly what i meant. If this thread is an indicator of levels of interest, then i would say people have switched off from it. I know i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: That's exactly what i meant. If this thread is an indicator of levels of interest, then i would say people have switched off from it. I know i have I used to watch avidly and attend races but haven’t done so now for a number of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 It’s the Verstappen show at the moment, very predictable and way ahead of the competition….(Adrian Newey take a bow) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 I must be an outlier because I really don’t care who wins the race, I just like to see some interesting battles between drivers and teams throughout a race or the season. This year I have found interesting with Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes generally battling it out for places 2-8 with some random Haas or Alpine doing well on a suited track and now Mclarens update seemingly doing great for the last two tracks and will it continue. Skys coverage before hand with the group they have and the pieces they do with current drivers, ex drivers, teams are alway interesting, I like the dynamic of David Croft (excitable, has a few Murrayisms) and Martin Brundle. Ted’s notebook is well worth a watch just to see some behind the scenes stuff after the race. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 16:08, TonyTonyTony said: Its quite telling that during the British grand prix there is only one post. I reckon F1 have lost a lot of fans since Abu Dhabi 2021. Is it that or just because it's boring watching one person dominate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Super said: Is it that or just because it's boring watching one person dominate? I watched when Schumacher dominated, and when Vettel dominated. I also watched when Hamilton dominated. The way that season ended just put me off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 41 minutes ago, Super said: Is it that or just because it's boring watching one person dominate? Maybe but Sky and Liberty reckon numbers are up but that might in the USA and other places where there are new tracks to appeal to younger generations of fans or business and their clients . Guess they aren’t going to say the numbers are falling otherwise sponsors won’t pay as much . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 If you ignore Verstappen (which I do as a general rule anyway) it's actually been a very interesting season. Always seems to be a different team challenging at the front. I for one am enjoying this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 19, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Some good news https://x.com/jenniegow/status/1692606693824193004?s=46&t=DZd9pyNB74BvRCsPU2Pkxg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 That one stinks a bit, Perez leading but Red Bull pitting Max first and he gets the undercut on Perez, somehow you can't help but think tying the 9 race wins record was their bigger priority rather than being fair with team tactics and giving race leader Perez the better pit stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, Lrrr said: That one stinks a bit, Perez leading but Red Bull pitting Max first and he gets the undercut on Perez, somehow you can't help but think tying the 9 race wins record was their bigger priority rather than being fair with team tactics and giving race leader Perez the better pit stop. Wow a team putting their best driver first never seen that in F1 before !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Maltshoveller said: Wow a team putting their best driver first never seen that in F1 before !!!!! Obviously not, but the general trend on a race by race basis where Max has obviously won the title already would be the leading driver getting the preferential stop, you could tell from the radio Perez had no idea the team made the call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Credit to Lawson today, late replacement into a different car, new track, 1st race and brings it home in one piece. 13th despite all the chaos of a wet race with all that spray and all the tyre/strategy changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 When does a sport stop being a sport? 13 races and 13 wins for Red Bull, 9 for one driver. From 22 drivers and 10 constructors. Incredibly dull and predictable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: When does a sport stop being a sport? 13 races and 13 wins for Red Bull, 9 for one driver. From 22 drivers and 10 constructors. Incredibly dull and predictable. Well behind him it’s certainly very close and competitive but results are rather inconsistent which is why Verstappen dominates so much . He doesn’t make any errors and nor do Red Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: When does a sport stop being a sport? 13 races and 13 wins for Red Bull, 9 for one driver. From 22 drivers and 10 constructors. Incredibly dull and predictable. Would be interesting to know how viewing figures and spectator attendance has altered if at all over the last few years. Used to find Formula One exciting but haven't bothered with it for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Slacker said: Would be interesting to know how viewing figures and spectator attendance has altered if at all over the last few years. Used to find Formula One exciting but haven't bothered with it for years now. Well Sky reckon they are on the up but that is probably because the sport goes across the world to many places now and there will always be die hards in the traditional countries like Britain. Suppose Dutch fans for example will say it's no different to when Hamilton dominated but then he had a competitive team mate and Ferrari posed a challenge at times. As I say everyone else seems so inconsistent. One race they are are fine and on form - the next something goes wrong. Edited August 27, 2023 by Markthehorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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