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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2013 20:30:03 GMT
I hope this is the right area since I'm a noob  Anyone have any thoughts on Sundays race? Red Bull have obviously been quick in P1 & P2 so far, but as we all know that can significantly change in Quali and again in the race. Personally being a huge McLaren fan I'd like to see Button score some decent points. Massa is out for himself now (so he says) so will we see him finish in a good points scoring place? Hamilton and Rosberg have shown good pace in P1 & 2. Then of course there is Raikkonen - with the past 2 races not finishing due to brake failure at Spa and only placing in 11th at Monza are we going to see a comeback in Singapore? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2013 20:47:29 GMT
Aye right area mate, haven't a clue about the sport mate. Last time i watched the racing damon hill was still kicking about!
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Post by DelB on Sept 20, 2013 21:20:37 GMT
Used to be right into F1, but wouldn't bother to open the curtains if it was held in my back garden now. It's just been turned into a tyre-changing race.
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Post by martin122 on Sept 25, 2013 19:37:41 GMT
been a big Ferrari fan for over 20years and will always be a Ferrari fan but since the bbc are only showing half a season I don't follow it so much now. ots like reading half a book now!! shame on you bbc  |
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Post by phred1812 on Sept 27, 2013 9:18:46 GMT
I've followed F1 since Vanwalls were beating Ferraris back in the 50's. In fact my earliest recollection was listening to a broadcast on the BBC radio of a Formula 1 race held at Aintree. I am not even sure it was called Formula 1 then but it was the debut of the ill fated BRM supercharged 1.5 litre V16 car. It was an inspired failure but made the most spine tingling sound ever made by a racing car. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxEIt got me hooked but my interest has declined in the last few years as Bernie and the money men have used the sport as a cash cow and host countries to further political ambitions. In an effort to make the sport more interesting to the general public and people with short attention spans, the powers that be have made the whole thing a circus by introducing tyres that wear out prematurely and the absurd rear wing activation business to make overtaking easier. Also the sport has been so sanitised that drivers can take huge risks now without fear of injury. Nobody wants to see people injured or killed but for a commentator to describe an overtaking move as "brave" when all the driver risks is doing a lot of expensive damage and losing some points is nonsense to me. I recommend the film "Rush" which very accurately portrays F1 in the 70's. |
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Post by cbrdeano on Sept 27, 2013 9:54:39 GMT
Agree with most comments above - F1 nowdays is bobbins.
Motorcycle racing is my chosen sport - put tyres on, fill with fuel and let them slug it out to the finish.
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Post by phred1812 on Sept 27, 2013 10:59:07 GMT
With an avatar like yours that's no surprise. Moto GP is a lot more genuine and exciting. Its a shame that there are not a few more manufacturers willing to get involved as the field is very small nowadays.
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Post by cbrdeano on Sept 27, 2013 15:05:14 GMT
With an avatar like yours that's no surprise. Moto GP is a lot more genuine and exciting. Its a shame that there are not a few more manufacturers willing to get involved as the field is very small nowadays. TBH - any bike racing is closer and more exciting. British Super Bikes, World Super Bikes, Moto GP. I even go to the local track "Aintree" and watch the clubmans racing and the sidecars. All more entertaining than F1 nowdays. |
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Post by martin122 on Sept 27, 2013 19:05:36 GMT
I've followed F1 since Vanwalls were beating Ferraris back in the 50's. In fact my earliest recollection was listening to a broadcast on the BBC radio of a Formula 1 race held at Aintree. I am not even sure it was called Formula 1 then but it was the debut of the ill fated BRM supercharged 1.5 litre V16 car. It was an inspired failure but made the most spine tingling sound ever made by a racing car. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxEIt got me hooked but my interest has declined in the last few years as Bernie and the money men have used the sport as a cash cow and host countries to further political ambitions. In an effort to make the sport more interesting to the general public and people with short attention spans, the powers that be have made the whole thing a circus by introducing tyres that wear out prematurely and the absurd rear wing activation business to make overtaking easier. Also the sport has been so sanitised that drivers can take huge risks now without fear of injury. Nobody wants to see people injured or killed but for a commentator to describe an overtaking move as "brave" when all the driver risks is doing a lot of expensive damage and losing some points is nonsense to me. I recommend the film "Rush" which very accurately portrays F1 in the 70's. I totally agree phred, its not a sport anymore its a business much like football, and I rather be out on my T3 sundays  much more fun! |
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Post by phred1812 on Sept 27, 2013 19:12:51 GMT
I've followed F1 since Vanwalls were beating Ferraris back in the 50's. In fact my earliest recollection was listening to a broadcast on the BBC radio of a Formula 1 race held at Aintree. I am not even sure it was called Formula 1 then but it was the debut of the ill fated BRM supercharged 1.5 litre V16 car. It was an inspired failure but made the most spine tingling sound ever made by a racing car. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxEIt got me hooked but my interest has declined in the last few years as Bernie and the money men have used the sport as a cash cow and host countries to further political ambitions. In an effort to make the sport more interesting to the general public and people with short attention spans, the powers that be have made the whole thing a circus by introducing tyres that wear out prematurely and the absurd rear wing activation business to make overtaking easier. Also the sport has been so sanitised that drivers can take huge risks now without fear of injury. Nobody wants to see people injured or killed but for a commentator to describe an overtaking move as "brave" when all the driver risks is doing a lot of expensive damage and losing some points is nonsense to me. I recommend the film "Rush" which very accurately portrays F1 in the 70's. I totally agree phred, its not a sport anymore its a business much like football, and I rather be out on my T3 sundays much more fun! I'm not so sure about the fun element Martin but its certainly a lot better for you  |
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Post by phred1812 on Oct 10, 2013 8:00:54 GMT
Agree with most comments above - F1 nowdays is bobbins. Motorcycle racing is my chosen sport - put tyres on, fill with fuel and let them slug it out to the finish. By chance ( the missus was out), I watched a re-run of the Silverstone Superbike race on ITV4 last night. I have not really been following Superbikes recently but this was racing at its best especially in the second race which Shaky Byrne won by inches with the lead changing umpteen times during the race. Byrne must have been in some pain following an earlier crash. He was on crutches before and after getting on the bike. Impressive guy with seemingly little ego - just loves his job. |
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Post by cbrdeano on Oct 10, 2013 9:09:40 GMT
Agree with most comments above - F1 nowdays is bobbins. Motorcycle racing is my chosen sport - put tyres on, fill with fuel and let them slug it out to the finish. By chance ( the missus was out), I watched a re-run of the Silverstone Superbike race on ITV4 last night. I have not really been following Superbikes recently but this was racing at its best especially in the second race which Shaky Byrne won by inches with the lead changing umpteen times during the race. Byrne must have been in some pain following an earlier crash. He was on crutches before and after getting on the bike. Impressive guy with seemingly little ego - just loves his job. I have only met hime once during a pit walkabout session at Oulton Park - Despite the crowds, he made each person he had a photograph with feel like he wanted to be there. My lad was buzzing for the rest of the week after having his photo taken with Shakey and shaking his hand. |
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much more fun!