GD4ELI Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, war baby said: Another interesting race from Austria. I was pleased for the winner who seems like a good guy. George made a great recovery and MSC was driver of the day, deservedly. I seem to be chatting to myself again! Have you all switched off? Nope, will watch on Channel 4 this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Wups, hope I did not give the game away. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 Have you all lost interest in F1? I agree some races are a touch processional, but have a look at the Sao Paulo event last Sunday, 13th November. It was a blistering battle... 'nuff said. Tell me if you agree, if you do decide to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 15 hours ago, war baby said: Have you all lost interest in F1? I agree some races are a touch processional, but have a look at the Sao Paulo event last Sunday, 13th November. It was a blistering battle... 'nuff said. Tell me if you agree, if you do decide to watch. It's been crap for years, too political, no overtaking, shit tracks etc etc, and don't get me started on the little pricks that drive!! I used to go to Spa in 90's to watch Senna, Schumacher, Alesi, Prost, Berger, plus all the Brit's, and it was brilliant. Absolutely no interest now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 9:37 AM, winnie said: It's been crap for years, too political, no overtaking, shit tracks etc etc, and don't get me started on the little pricks that drive!! I used to go to Spa in 90's to watch Senna, Schumacher, Alesi, Prost, Berger, plus all the Brit's, and it was brilliant. Absolutely no interest now. Never had any interest in the “sport”. Procession of cars Even less so when Mr Nigel Mansell was very rude to me many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 I've been watching it live at the track or on tv for over 50 years, nearer 60 in fact. I guess I'm getting used to it. Seek out the one I mentioned, it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 With only a few days to go before this Formula 1 season's opening race, who do you fancy as champion? Sadly, McLaren was a disappointment during testing. I had high hopes for young Lando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 11 hours ago, war baby said: With only a few days to go before this Formula 1 season's opening race, who do you fancy as champion? Sadly, McLaren was a disappointment during testing. I had high hopes for young Lando. Rumours are that the Merc. is not performing, not seen this in the press but it's the 'friend of friend' rumour. Lewis having hissy fits etc. Lewis' PR team working very well indeed atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war baby Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 I have been watching F1 cars since soon after the series began and clearly remember standing trackside seeing Farina, Ascari, Hawthorn and many others. It was stirring stuff in the 50's, almost akin to gladiators on wheels. Safety was zero, plenty without helmets and many with bare arms, track limits marked by straw bales and oil drums. The driver sat upright in his seat in full view of the crowd. These days, rightly no such sport would be accepted around the world. Yet although the races are much closer and the cars far more technologically advanced, for me it has lost its lustre. I have been to quite a lot of races since and rarely see a driver's face. Almost every season there is one team and one star driver who dominates the season, winning the majority of the races and consequently the championship. Certainly when a driver pulls a car up the grid past its 'natural' position it offers glimpses of exceptional talent. I consider Lando Norris at McLaren to be an example at present. Our George is showing well at Mercedes and giving Lewis strong support and a good challenge. I shall continue to watch, but without my old enthusiasm. I can already see the finishing order at the end of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 11/19/2022 at 8:36 PM, The Voice of Reason said: Never had any interest in the “sport”. Procession of cars Even less so when Mr Nigel Mansell was very rude to me many years ago. He was very rude to everyone (unless you were a member of Romany golf club) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darenisepic Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Tell you what, Lando Norris was on fire at Silverstone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 12 hours ago, darenisepic said: Tell you what, Lando Norris was on fire at Silverstone It’s a good job they have stringent procedures and state of the art equipment there to deal with such unfortunate occurrences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darenisepic Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/13/2023 at 9:31 AM, The Voice of Reason said: It’s a good job they have stringent procedures and state of the art equipment there to deal with such unfortunate occurrences. Oh dear, Dad jokes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) Some drive by Lando. He'd be unlucky not to get some WDCs in the next few years. Edited October 30, 2023 by HeliX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, HeliX said: Some drive by Lando. He'd be unlucky not to get some WDCs in the next few years. WDC - World Driver Championship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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