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CHONGS · « **Reply #50 on:** July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM »

How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.

michigancat · « **Reply #51 on:** July 29, 2022, 12:55:54 PM »

Quote from: CHONGS on July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM

How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.

I'm not into it but watching the Netflix show seems like a great gateway. It's good even if you aren't into the sport

wiley · « **Reply #52 on:** July 30, 2022, 03:35:25 PM »

Quote from: CHONGS on July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM

How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.

I learned about it at a pretty young age, between Ayrton Senna Super Monico GP, and watching movies like Grand Prix with my dad. So street circuits and road courses are where my racing interest developed. Then all of the nuances they have for races that dictate strategies. Formula 1 has really become accessible for most people in the last few years with the ESPN coverage.

The series on Netflix would be a good entry point for someone that wanted to get into some of the extra stuff that goes on. Grand Prix was good, but its from the 60’s i think, so it may not resonate well with some wanting to jump in. The movie Rush was really good at telling the story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and was pretty entertaining.

If i were to tell someone where to start, i’d say watch one of the time trials on Saturday morning for qualifying. It starts with 20 drivers, in Q1 they take the top 15 times and they go to Q2, then they send the top 10 times to Q3 and Q3 winner gets pole. That usually only last an hour. And the races are short as well. It’s not out of the norm to get races completed in 90 minutes. As opposed to the 3 hour marathons of nascar.

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wiley · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2022, 09:55:09 AM »

Ferrari is a gd dumpster fire

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wiley · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2022, 11:13:04 AM »

https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/1553753996182974465?s=20&t=oo2cLZK8uAGa7Fl_5ywg1Q

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Lamesauce · « **Reply #55 on:** July 31, 2022, 11:33:15 AM »

Really an incredibly bad year for Ferrari strategy. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes finishes above them for 2nd in the constructors Championship. All they have to do is stay out of the way and let Ferrari self destruct. I was hoping Mercedes would finish 4th or lower behind McLaren and Ferrari this year after dominating for so long.

wiley · « **Reply #56 on:** July 31, 2022, 11:44:38 AM »

Quote from: Lamesauce on July 31, 2022, 11:33:15 AM

Really an incredibly bad year for Ferrari strategy. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes finishes above them for 2nd in the constructors Championship. All they have to do is stay out of the way and let Ferrari self destruct. I was hoping Mercedes would finish 4th or lower behind McLaren and Ferrari this year after dominating for so long.

Yeah, Merc has been the definition of consistency outside of Russell’s ill timed and confusing dnf. But i don’t see anyway that they finish lower than third (and most likely second). Even when Ferrari has a good race strategy , the drivers find a way to eff up.

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wiley · « **Reply #57 on:** July 31, 2022, 12:05:11 PM »

Quote from: Lamesauce on July 31, 2022, 11:33:15 AM

Really an incredibly bad year for Ferrari strategy. I wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes finishes above them for 2nd in the constructors Championship. All they have to do is stay out of the way and let Ferrari self destruct. I was hoping Mercedes would finish 4th or lower behind McLaren and Ferrari this year after dominating for so long.

https://www.reddit.com/r/formuladank/comments/wcqogx/max_george_and_lewis_laughing_to_ferrari_they/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

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wiley · « **Reply #58 on:** August 29, 2022, 11:06:10 AM »

I think Max and Redbull are going to runaway with this which is a bummer. But the second place fight for the constructors should be highly entertaining.

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Lamesauce · « **Reply #59 on:** October 09, 2022, 10:03:01 AM »

Bummer the rain shortened the Japan Grand Prix but some good racing when they finally got going. Was hoping for a better year for Haas. Anyone going to Austin?

wiley · « **Reply #60 on:** March 05, 2023, 12:26:50 PM »

Good start to the new season. Looks like redbull has a large gap from the rest of the teams. But 3rd through 14 or so was fun to watch.

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Lamesauce · « **Reply #61 on:** March 05, 2023, 06:44:42 PM »

Agreed. There’s even an American driver to pull for this season. I’ll take another “down” year for Mercedes as well. They were too dominant for too long. Looking like a fun season.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 10, 2023, 08:35:16 AM »

I made this meme as a joke a few weeks ago but for those of you that follow the NFL could create some talking points. I have been watching F1 since 2011 so well versed. A lot of people have been hopping on the train since Drive to Survive.

It's fun and would love to bbs about it.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2023, 08:36:13 AM »

Here is the meme!

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GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 10, 2023, 08:37:12 AM »

Quote from: wiley on July 30, 2022, 03:35:25 PM

Quote from: CHONGS on July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM
How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.
I learned about it at a pretty young age, between Ayrton Senna Super Monico GP, and watching movies like Grand Prix with my dad. So street circuits and road courses are where my racing interest developed. Then all of the nuances they have for races that dictate strategies. Formula 1 has really become accessible for most people in the last few years with the ESPN coverage.

The series on Netflix would be a good entry point for someone that wanted to get into some of the extra stuff that goes on. Grand Prix was good, but its from the 60’s i think, so it may not resonate well with some wanting to jump in. The movie Rush was really good at telling the story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and was pretty entertaining.

If i were to tell someone where to start, i’d say watch one of the time trials on Saturday morning for qualifying. It starts with 20 drivers, in Q1 they take the top 15 times and they go to Q2, then they send the top 10 times to Q3 and Q3 winner gets pole. That usually only last an hour. And the races are short as well. It’s not out of the norm to get races completed in 90 minutes. As opposed to the 3 hour marathons of nascar.

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Driven is a good F1 movie as well.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 10, 2023, 08:38:01 AM »

Quote from: wiley on December 12, 2021, 10:47:53 PM

Quote from: Lamesauce on December 12, 2021, 10:32:46 PM
I’m hoping Haas can compete with next year’s rules. Be nice to be able to root for the American team.
I’m a rider of KTM’s so admittedly i lean towards redbull. I was bummed when Riccardo (and even Vettel years ago) left as he was the likeable driver on the team, but i can’t complain about this years results. Next year is concerning since they are essentially taking over the power unit from Honda.

I’d love to have a US team do well, I’m not sure how long Haas will remain in F1 if they don’t at least get back to being competitive with the midfield teams. Would also love to see an American driver do well someday.

Looking forward to seeing how Russell does in the Mercedes next year. Hopefully they don’t crap all over him like they did to Bottas.

I ride Honda's so I am a Red Bull fan...

Gooch · « **Reply #66 on:** March 12, 2023, 10:57:07 AM »

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on March 10, 2023, 08:37:12 AM

Quote from: wiley on July 30, 2022, 03:35:25 PM
Quote from: CHONGS on July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM
How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.
I learned about it at a pretty young age, between Ayrton Senna Super Monico GP, and watching movies like Grand Prix with my dad. So street circuits and road courses are where my racing interest developed. Then all of the nuances they have for races that dictate strategies. Formula 1 has really become accessible for most people in the last few years with the ESPN coverage.

The series on Netflix would be a good entry point for someone that wanted to get into some of the extra stuff that goes on. Grand Prix was good, but its from the 60’s i think, so it may not resonate well with some wanting to jump in. The movie Rush was really good at telling the story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and was pretty entertaining.

If i were to tell someone where to start, i’d say watch one of the time trials on Saturday morning for qualifying. It starts with 20 drivers, in Q1 they take the top 15 times and they go to Q2, then they send the top 10 times to Q3 and Q3 winner gets pole. That usually only last an hour. And the races are short as well. It’s not out of the norm to get races completed in 90 minutes. As opposed to the 3 hour marathons of nascar.

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Driven is a good F1 movie as well.

The now defunct CART series is not F1.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 13, 2023, 02:13:03 PM »

Quote from: Gooch on March 12, 2023, 10:57:07 AM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on March 10, 2023, 08:37:12 AM
Quote from: wiley on July 30, 2022, 03:35:25 PM
Quote from: CHONGS on July 28, 2022, 08:14:01 PM
How did you guys get started into following this? It seems so impenetrable.
I learned about it at a pretty young age, between Ayrton Senna Super Monico GP, and watching movies like Grand Prix with my dad. So street circuits and road courses are where my racing interest developed. Then all of the nuances they have for races that dictate strategies. Formula 1 has really become accessible for most people in the last few years with the ESPN coverage.

The series on Netflix would be a good entry point for someone that wanted to get into some of the extra stuff that goes on. Grand Prix was good, but its from the 60’s i think, so it may not resonate well with some wanting to jump in. The movie Rush was really good at telling the story of James Hunt and Niki Lauda, and was pretty entertaining.

If i were to tell someone where to start, i’d say watch one of the time trials on Saturday morning for qualifying. It starts with 20 drivers, in Q1 they take the top 15 times and they go to Q2, then they send the top 10 times to Q3 and Q3 winner gets pole. That usually only last an hour. And the races are short as well. It’s not out of the norm to get races completed in 90 minutes. As opposed to the 3 hour marathons of nascar.

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Driven is a good F1 movie as well.

The now defunct CART series is not F1.

True, CART was the sanctioning body for F1's buck toothed American cousin Indycar/CCWS from 1970 like 2008. My B gooch

Gooch · « **Reply #68 on:** March 13, 2023, 03:26:34 PM »

That was a good movie though. Estella Warren and very MILF'y Gina Gershon

wiley · « **Reply #69 on:** May 08, 2023, 02:18:04 PM »

Im not sure attending F1 races in Miami or Vegas is going to be worth it.

https://twitter.com/JonathanSchaff/status/1655342279660380160?s=20

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michigancat · « **Reply #70 on:** May 22, 2024, 12:27:50 PM »

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 31, 2022, 08:22:14 PM

I will 100% be attending the Vegas GP in 2023. Can't wait!

did this happen?

(this thread might be re-fired up by me)

michigancat · « **Reply #71 on:** May 22, 2024, 01:17:27 PM »

my daughter watched the F1 series and got super into it, so I started watching races and listened to some podcasts on roadtrips with her and kind of got hooked. It's such a silly sport! There are 10 teams of 2! Same 20 drivers every race! (more or less) They all do goofy promos for crap but all are ultra rich and live in monaco! The rules are stupid and arbirtrary! Max easily wins every race!

seriously it's very fun

michigancat · « **Reply #72 on:** May 22, 2024, 01:19:06 PM »

the highlight of the season for me was the sprint race in Miami where Magnussen was running off the track to keep Lewis from passing him and catching up to K-Mag's Haas teammate. SOOOOOOO funny and reckless (but not too reckless). (And I love Lewis!)

Also I love the sassy radios! Haha the drivers get so sassy!

MakeItRain · « **Reply #73 on:** May 22, 2024, 03:40:56 PM »

my boss went to the vegas race, he's not into racing, he took his daughter who is. He liked the cars, but he was not into the event, at all, said he'd never do it again.

michigancat · « **Reply #74 on:** May 22, 2024, 05:28:50 PM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 22, 2024, 03:40:56 PM

my boss went to the vegas race, he's not into racing, he took his daughter who is. He liked the cars, but he was not into the event, at all, said he'd never do it again.

I don't think it's a sport that will get you hooked in a one time in-person event like maybe the US Open (tennis) or college football could. But the more immersed I get, the more enjoyable it gets