formula 1 maggots

**SirHeady** · 12-13-2017, 12:24 AM

Arguably up to 2017, WEC LMP1 was the most cutting edge in regards to Cars.

I guess you could say F1 is cutting edge in regards to budget and perhaps some aspects of design and power plants... but the racing sucks

Indycar today is CART 2.0. The split sucked. My formative years gaining perspective on auto racing came during the worst years of the split. While it was great being able to watch 2 American OW races on Sundays in the spring/summer, the damage to the sport because of ego sucked.

I'm not saying Indycar is the most technologically advanced, popular, or prestigious series in the world- I'd kill to have the declining crowds and TV ratings of NASCAR. But other than Global Rallycross and maybe Formula E it is the only major motor racing series actually growing- TV ratings have modestly risen over the previous few years, the racing is incredible, a spec chassis and 2 unique engine MFGs allow for a level playing field that produces the purest form of High Level Motorsport on the planet- Where else can a guy like Sebastian Bourdais (arguably one of the world's greatest drivers) in an underfunded team dominate a street course like St Petersberg last year?

Case in point, the split happened almost 22 years ago. Indycar is trying to pick up the pieces and while the damage has been done, if you like good racing in its purest sense and appreciate the lore, and tradition of the oldest form of racing in the United States its worth spending an a couple hours watching an Indycar race

Unrelated:
A great throwback to the good ol days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ikq2G-qakY

**willywhit** · 12-16-2017, 10:14 AM

fun racing to watch

**PNWbrit** · 01-16-2018, 12:12 PM

Sirotkin?

Seriously... ?!

What the fuck.....

**SirHeady** · 01-21-2018, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

Sirotkin?

Seriously... ?!

What the fuck.....

Unfortunately pay drivers are the future of all top level Motorsport ... indycar , nascar, F1

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Williams behind STR and Sauber given the talent on that team

Formula E seems to be the only series you can get paid to race by most of the teams

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**Vt-Freeheel** · 01-30-2018, 07:09 AM

Looks like Fred is spreading out

Fernando Alonso will race at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2018 and 2019 as part of a deal that will see him contest all but one World Endurance Championship race for Toyota this season.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/42874334

**willywhit** · 01-30-2018, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Looks like Fred is spreading out

Fernando Alonso will race at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2018 and 2019 as part of a deal that will see him contest all but one World Endurance Championship race for Toyota this season.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/42874334

did you watch last weekend in Daytona ?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeWBvCuF...ndoalo_oficial

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd-AMgZl...ndoalo_oficial

**Vt-Freeheel** · 01-31-2018, 10:03 AM

And Liberty Media has dropped the grid girls for 2018 stating that it doesn't meet their new image ,that kind of sucks.
The grid girls are about the only interesting thing in Formula One these days to begin with, now what?

**philippeR** · 01-31-2018, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

And Liberty Media has dropped the grid girls for 2018 stating that it doesn't meet their new image ,that kind of sucks.
The grid girls are about the only interesting thing in Formula One these days to begin with, now what?

Grid girls were insulting. Good riddance. Maybe F1 audience wont be such a sausage fest in the future.

**PNWbrit** · 02-09-2018, 02:31 PM

2 hour, 4 part documentary out on Amazon Prime today.

GRAND PRIX Driver goes inside the secretive world of Formula 1 by offering never-before-granted access to the inner workings of McLaren. After three tough years, McLaren is hopeful that this is the year the team will be back on the podium, and they have promoted rookie driver Stoffel Vandoorne alongside two-time world champion Fernando Alonso to work towards this goal. Narrated by Michael Douglas.

**k2skier112** · 02-10-2018, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

And Liberty Media has dropped the grid girls for 2018 stating that it doesn't meet their new image ,that kind of sucks.
The grid girls are about the only interesting thing in Formula One these days to begin with, now what?

Maybe don't watch F1?

I FF thru all the pre race hoopla, just get to the green flag,.

**willywhit** · 02-11-2018, 05:11 PM

keep the girls . keep the champagne. Keep racing dangerous. it's not the PGA

**Vt-Freeheel** · 02-11-2018, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by k2skier112

Maybe don't watch F1?

I FF thru all the pre race hoopla, just get to the green flag,.

I don't really watch anymore, just something in the background on a rainy Sunday. It has become such a boring set of parade laps by high priced cars it is laughable.

**PNWbrit** · 02-13-2018, 11:38 AM

ABC/ESPN to use Sky Sports for Formula One coverage

Formula 1 fans in the United States will get to watch Sky's grand prix coverage in 2018, after it was confirmed that ESPN and ABC will broadcast the pay TV channel's service this season.

After F1's previous US broadcaster NBC announced that it was not interested in extending its television rights deal into 2018, the sport's owners Liberty Media concluded a deal with ESPN and ABC instead.

Now it has been announced that the two American network channels will use Sky's comprehensive F1 service for its coverage. All of the 21 races scheduled for this season are set to be shown.

Sky's coverage boasts a host of former F1 drivers including Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Paul di Resta and Anthony Davidson.

**Svengali** · 02-13-2018, 05:27 PM

^ SkySports coverage + Modifications(*) for American Market.

*(more commercials inserted at all moments of key action throughout race)

**PNWbrit** · 02-13-2018, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Svengali

^ SkySports coverage + Modifications(*) for American Market.

*(more commercials inserted at all moments of key action throughout race)

I'll miss the Matchett and Hobbs comedy routine.

The Sky coverage and commentary is aimed far more at followers of the sport though.. I'm not sure it's going to do well for the casual US viewer?

**Svengali** · 02-13-2018, 06:52 PM

I'll miss the Matchett and Hobbs comedy routine.

x2
I doubt SkySport feed will air in US market without timely insertions of the all important revenue generating consumer brainwashing.
I'm not disagreeing with you, but watching pit stops, position changes, and shunts in a tiny muted screen within a screen during turtle wax commercials fizzles any drama/excitement left in modern F1 (and all other global sport for that matter) How is the "casual viewer" supposed to evolve into regular follower under such a sterile commercial US format? It might likely lead to the safety car coming out every 4-5 minutes while US market gets to go to commercial/bathroom break.....

**willywhit** · 02-14-2018, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by philippeR

Grid girls were insulting. Good riddance. Maybe F1 audience wont be such a sausage fest in the future.

says the french guy ? wow
maybe more women will watch car racing without those grid girls, huh ?
like a french kiss with waaaay too much tongue.
if cooking shows had hot chicks, I'd watch more often
wait....whaaaaat ?
Bone up on your spanish, too

**Grange** · 02-16-2018, 09:54 PM

Anyone watching Grand Prix Driver on Amazon? I've watched to first couple episodes and am enjoying it so far.

**PNWbrit** · 02-26-2018, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Grange

Anyone watching Grand Prix Driver on Amazon? I've watched to first couple episodes and am enjoying it so far.

Was excellent.

2018 Testing started in Barcelona today

**Vt-Freeheel** · 02-28-2018, 08:43 PM

They do sound a bit less like vacuum cleaners. If the racing is closer , could be worth watching again.

**willywhit** · 03-11-2018, 01:35 PM

LIVE

**MTT** · 03-11-2018, 01:52 PM

That raced ended badly for the Canadian, did not seem fair to me

**willywhit** · 03-12-2018, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by MTT

That raced ended badly for the Canadian, did not seem fair to me

lame race but this french guy was still stoked to win , right on the last lap.

**PNWbrit** · 03-15-2018, 11:43 AM

Rolex Australian Grand Prix
Practice 1 - Thursday, March 22, 9:00 PM - ESPN3
Practice 2 - Friday, March 23, 1:00 AM - ESPN3
Practice 3 - Friday, March 23, 10:00 PM - ESPNEWS
Qualifying - Saturday, March 24, 2:00 AM - ESPN2
Race - Sunday, March 25, 1:00 AM - ESPN2

**willywhit** · 03-17-2018, 01:04 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-=131s

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