Imagine a football season, where top 3 teams are miles ahead of the rest, and top one is an indisputable leader. Would you call it an interesting season because “the battle for 6-10 places is fantastic”?I don't completely agree on that when it comes to this season. Yes the Merc 1-2 and arguably Max always in the top 3 mix is boring in a way (though I cant continue to be amazed about Max being so consistent as well despite the inferior car) - but the midfield battle is absolutely amazing this season. I never quite had enough appreciation for the middle of the pack drama until I watched the Netflix series. If you haven't seen that yet I highly recommend you still do and you ll probably feel the same.
1500 mile drive from the Algarve for the teams, so giving them an extra day for logistics reasons.Why is there no FP on Friday ?
Cheers, one practice session on a track not used for a while, could be interesting1500 mile drive from the Algarve for the teams, so giving them an extra day for logistics reasons.
They don't really want that though.Imagine a football season, where top 3 teams are miles ahead of the rest, and top one is an indisputable leader. Would you call it an interesting season because “the battle for 6-10 places is fantastic”?
Mercedes dominates - but they could at least get a pair of equal drivers. When Rosberg was there, he at least tried to challenge Hamilton (and once even won the title) - but what we see now is very depressing.
Out of respect to the fans they could at least put Verstappen alongside Hamilton in the Mercedes (or vice versa - Hamilton to Red Bull instead of Albon)
If it goes all wrong at Mercedes level, it will be GOOD for the sport. Otherwise, it is a sport where the results are pre-determined at the start of the season already.Is it interesting for the spectators?If you added in a Verstappen / Alonso / Leclerc / Ricciardo to that team it would all go wrong again IMO.
It's the same argument that's been banded about for 15 years. 2022 will give a specification for closer racing. Viewing figures have increased since 2018 though, in line with when the Netflix series was launched.If it goes all wrong at Mercedes level, it will be GOOD for the sport. Otherwise, it is a sport where the results are pre-determined at the start of the season already.Is it interesting for the spectators?
Well yes having a clear favourite/winner in any sport is never good, but it won't last forever.If it goes all wrong at Mercedes level, it will be GOOD for the sport. Otherwise, it is a sport where the results are pre-determined at the start of the season already.Is it interesting for the spectators?
That's just not realistic though. You can't force teams to swap drivers for the sake of the sport as the Nr.1 priority for every team, their sponsors and their fans is their own success, not how entertainted the spectators are over the fight for the world championship.Imagine a football season, where top 3 teams are miles ahead of the rest, and top one is an indisputable leader. Would you call it an interesting season because “the battle for 6-10 places is fantastic”?
Mercedes dominates - but they could at least get a pair of equal drivers. When Rosberg was there, he at least tried to challenge Hamilton (and once even won the title) - but what we see now is very depressing.
Out of respect to the fans they could at least put Verstappen alongside Hamilton in the Mercedes (or vice versa - Hamilton to Red Bull instead of Albon)
Well yes having a clear favourite/winner in any sport is never good, but it won't last forever.
Hopefully next year the pack will be even closer, and 2022 could potentially change everything.
I still love the sport though, the winning for me isn't all that important as I enjoy the whole battle. As a Mclaren fan the mid pack battle with Renault, Racing Point, Ferrari and Alfatauri is the best battle I can ever remember in f1.
Certainly, there are contracts and such. But I would imagine that over the years, spectators interest should be falling down (as there is no fight for the title), and so should the revenues... It’s hard to make a good show if the product itself is not very goodThat's just not realistic though. You can't force teams to swap drivers for the sake of the sport as the Nr.1 priority for every team, their sponsors and their fans is their own success, not how entertainted the spectators are over the fight for the world championship.
I get what you mean but it's a sport just like any other so you can't force teams to give up their greatest assets and hand them over to their biggest rivals who are already dominating the sport just to boost the viewing figures. If they want to make it a better show then that has to be done by trying to level the playing field for everyone in the most fair way possible, and this is (kinda) what the FIA has done in the past when one team has become too dominant.Certainly, there are contracts and such. But I would imagine that over the years, spectators interest should be falling down (as there is no fight for the title), and so should the revenues... It’s hard to make a good show if the product itself is not very good
And it would be absolutely incredible for the show if two big names (preferably in the best team) didn’t get along. Or, even better, if they were totally hating each other, with McGregor style public outbursts and regular collisions on track.F1 has proven time and time again if you put two big names in the same team it almost always ends in tears, they don't work together as a team anymore which is a pretty crucial aspect of success
But you would understand that is exactly why it doesn't happen right? It's not in the best interests of the teams to do it, particularly when the going is good.And it would be absolutely incredible for the show if two big names (preferably in the best team) didn’t get along. Or, even better, if they were totally hating each other, with McGregor style public outbursts and regular collisions on track.
Remember the times when Prost and Senna raced for the same team? It was very fun for everybody and much more fascinating than what we see now
It's motorsport, not WWE.And it would be absolutely incredible for the show if two big names (preferably in the best team) didn’t get along. Or, even better, if they were totally hating each other, with McGregor style public outbursts and regular collisions on track.
Remember the times when Prost and Senna raced for the same team? It was very fun for everybody and much more fascinating than what we see now
Indeed. I hope Albon gets his chance there. Would be worth it just for us fans and drama to see who between them is truly the better/worse driver.Gasly staying at Alpha Tauri for 2021, no major surprise there.
Just No !!!And it would be absolutely incredible for the show if two big names (preferably in the best team) didn’t get along. Or, even better, if they were totally hating each other, with McGregor style public outbursts and regular collisions on track.
Remember the times when Prost and Senna raced for the same team? It was very fun for everybody and much more fascinating than what we see now
I’m in the exact same boat. It’s obviously exciting for race wins to be mixed up and there to multiple teams/drivers challenging at the front, but it’s so rare that it happens in this sport that you have to just enjoy & soak up those battles when they occur.I still love the sport though, the winning for me isn't all that important as I enjoy the whole battle. As a Mclaren fan the mid pack battle with Renault, Racing Point, Ferrari and Alfatauri is the best battle I can ever remember in f1.
With Mercedes dominance right now the podium doesn't feel special for them or Red Bull anymore, but when the likes of Gasly managed to win or Sainz got close, that was REAL excitement. I haven't felt excitement in F1 like those last 15 laps at Monza for ages.I’m in the exact same boat. It’s obviously exciting for race wins to be mixed up and there to multiple teams/drivers challenging at the front, but it’s so rare that it happens in this sport that you have to just enjoy & soak up those battles when they occur.
I find it far more interesting to really dive into the midfield/rest of paddock and (try to) understand the subtleties of the sport, the year-on-year battles, improvements and storylines which can make it fascinating.
The midfield the last few years has been fun, and even better this year now that Ferrari are in the mix.
Do I wish it was all battling for podiums? Yeah, obviously. But it’s unlikely to ever be the case. Even when the new rules come in, I fully expect 1 or 2 teams to boss the sport. It pretty much always happens that way.
Glad they've stuck with Russell, would have been incredibly unfair even for F1 if he got dropped.Williams finally reconfirms their drivers for 2021 with Russell & Latifi.
Perez's options looks limited to a space with Red Bull (if Albon goes back to Alpha Tauri if he doesn't cut it in the next couple of races) against Hulkenberg, or a seat at Haas.
awful memories yes, but it’s still nice to see it back. It’s one of the circuits I associate with watching F1 growing upQ1 shortly, sad memories at this track
Same for me, 94 here was dreadful , stopped watching F1 for years after it.awful memories yes, but it’s still nice to see it back. It’s one of the circuits I associate with watching F1 growing up
