Is anyone following F1 car racing?
Dec 4, 2020 20:05:31 #
It seems that between accidents, Covid and who knows what else that younger pilots are givwn a chance faster and are making a name for themselves.
What say you fans?
Note: I do not have the F1 bug but since I was in the EMS teams in Monaco for the 1975 race I have kept an eye on it ever since.
E-racing might take over before long - or so it seems. Many big manufacturers are it now...
What say you fans?
Note: I do not have the F1 bug but since I was in the EMS teams in Monaco for the 1975 race I have kept an eye on it ever since.
E-racing might take over before long - or so it seems. Many big manufacturers are it now...
Dec 4, 2020 20:46:42 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I think e-racing may be F-1's last gasp. I can't imagine getting excited without the sound and flames of gas burners and listening the scream of a v12 running at 15,000 rpm
Dec 4, 2020 21:17:59 #
F1 is my favorite type of racing and watch them every they come on, the F1 races have all been on ESPN this season and the next race is this Sunday.
Dec 4, 2020 21:29:09 #
I am a lifelong fan of all forms of motor racing, including F1. I saw my first F1 race in person last year in Austin. I'm a Lewis Hamilton fan, so I love his current domination of the sport, but I don't care for the lack of competitiveness, with most of the field unable to win races, much less championships. It's not at all unusual for the pole sitter to lead the race flag to flag. Now, with Hamilton out with Covid, and the championship clinched, it will be interesting to see what George Russell can do in Hamilton's car Sunday.
Dec 4, 2020 21:32:21 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I think e-racing may be F-1's last gasp. I can't imagine getting excited without the sound and flames of gas burners and listening the scream of a v12 running at 15,000 rpm
Are you thinking e-racing means electric race cars? E-racing is racing simulators. It was big on TV before they got back to actual racing. There is a road racing series for electric cars called Formula E.
Dec 4, 2020 22:16:27 #
go George Russel! He has been bumbling around at the back of the grid in an awful car for the past 2 seasons, but this weekend he has the chance to show what he is made of... Set the fastest time in both free practice 1 and free practice 2! There is huge pressure on his shoulders, but this is his chance to show what he is made of. First time he has sat in the Mercedes, and he beats his team-mate in both sessions... Wow!
Dec 5, 2020 00:18:53 #
Not much anymore but I was a fan way back when Graham Hill and Jim Clark were racing. In those days there was more leeway for interesting innovations such as the 6 wheel tyrells. Now the rules are rigid and the cars all similar except for livery. Not as interesting in my view.
Dec 5, 2020 07:38:41 #
I watched Formula 1 for years, but got tired of seeing Mercedes dominate every race. At least in previous seasons there would be some competition from Ferrari - but not this season for sure.
Dec 5, 2020 08:22:17 #
Dec 5, 2020 09:16:12 #
I would love to watch F1 but can't get many on TV as I have no way to get ESPN without paying.
Dec 5, 2020 10:29:02 #
Rongnongno wrote:
It seems that between accidents, Covid and who knows what else that younger pilots are givwn a chance faster and are making a name for themselves.
What say you fans?
Note: I do not have the F1 bug but since I was in the EMS teams in Monaco for the 1975 race I have kept an eye on it ever since.
E-racing might take over before long - or so it seems. Many big manufacturers are it now...
What say you fans?
Note: I do not have the F1 bug but since I was in the EMS teams in Monaco for the 1975 race I have kept an eye on it ever since.
E-racing might take over before long - or so it seems. Many big manufacturers are it now...
I still can't hardly believe that Grosjean survived that horrible crash last week. Most experts believe that the new halo structure saved him, probably would have been decapitated without it.
I wasn't too excited about the turbocharged V6 cars until they turned out to be more powerful and faster than the old 19,000 rpm V10's.
I agree that it will be interesting to see how Russell does with Hamilton's car.
Dec 5, 2020 10:53:16 #
I know it's "good tv," the F1 driver climbing out of the burning car against the guardrail. But his crash is nothing compared to what Tony Schumacher, Eddie Hill, Ron Capps and many others have experienced. The most gutsy thing I ever saw was after his car came to a stop, Don Prudhomme ran over to the car from the other lane, which was engulfed in flames coasting to a stop. He somehow got under the body and pulled the unconscious driver out and to safety. Prudhomme still had his driver's fire suit on and when questioned about what made him do the rescue his simple answer was "I'm dressed for it."
Dec 5, 2020 11:37:40 #
Dec 5, 2020 11:39:29 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
I'm a fan. I liked it better when Niki Lauda and James Hunt were competitive. Lately it's just the Mercedes Hamilton show and that really diminishes it. I think Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button were better champions, more relatable.
Dec 5, 2020 15:09:34 #
Nigel7
Loc: Worcestershire. UK.
Earnest Botello wrote:
George Russell, has qualified 7th for Sunday's F1 race.
No. I've just watched him qualify 2nd. Another front row lockout for Mercedes.
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