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As an F1 fan I think there should be less races.
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Jun 9, 2017 22:43
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n8r posted:As an F1 fan I think there should be less races. Why?
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Jun 9, 2017 22:44
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PS Vue apparently just dumped BEIN Sports so whoever I told to sign up for it a few days ago for MotoGP that uh is no longer valid. Still has NBCSN stuff I guess.
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Jun 9, 2017 22:50
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GOOD TIMES ON METH posted:PS Vue apparently just dumped BEIN Sports so whoever I told to sign up for it a few days ago for MotoGP that uh is no longer valid. Still has NBCSN stuff I guess. poo poo, I'm glad I decided not to get it.
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Jun 9, 2017 22:57
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learnincurve posted:Liberty brought the rafting back quote:All teams have been invited to attend, although it is understood that some teams – including championship contenders Mercedes and Ferrari – have decided not to join in. gently caress them.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:03
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keevo posted:gently caress them. What boner kills.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:04
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What team can we support now once those two have turned into such killjoys? I refuse to like Red Bull. Edit: Ah gently caress I disappeared into UKMT for the week when the Nando tags landed
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Jun 9, 2017 23:06
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Thanks Ants posted:What team can we support now once those two have turned into such killjoys? I refuse to like Red Bull. McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team
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Jun 9, 2017 23:11
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Thanks Ants posted:What team can we support now once those two have turned into such killjoys? I refuse to like Red Bull. Still want one?
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Jun 9, 2017 23:13
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Yeah that would be sweet, centered please.wicka posted:McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team Hmmm 
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Jun 9, 2017 23:13
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I have a regular at work who swears by Honda's small engine stuff.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:17
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I swear at Honda stuff
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Jun 9, 2017 23:17
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I want to know why people who like to watch F1 races would prefer to have fewer F1 races to watch, in a way that sincerely isn't "please reply to wicka so he can argue at you." I don't really get it. I mean obviously there are limits to what the teams and drivers can deal with, and poo poo like 25 race seasons would be ridiculous, but why not find the limit and be at it? We had 21 races last year and it seemed fine, why willingly lower it to 16 or 18?
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Jun 9, 2017 23:20
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Thanks Ants posted:What team can we support now once those two have turned into such killjoys? I refuse to like Red Bull. Williams Martini Racing http://www.williamsf1.com/racing
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Jun 9, 2017 23:24
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wicka posted:I want to know why people who like to watch F1 races would prefer to have fewer F1 races to watch, in a way that sincerely isn't "please reply to wicka so he can argue at you." I don't really get it. I mean obviously there are limits to what the teams and drivers can deal with, and poo poo like 25 race seasons would be ridiculous, but why not find the limit and be at it? We had 21 races last year and it seemed fine, why willingly lower it to 16 or 18? If hypothetically teams having to compete in fewer races enables more of them to function at a competitive level rather than running out of cash or getting worn down by all the travel then it would be good for the sport. I'd like to have as many good races as possible to watch but it needs the teams to be able to put it together. Fewer races presumably means less sponsorship income so there's definitely a balance to be struck. I don't find it too gruelling to watch a race every 2-3 weeks for eight months of the year though.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:28
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Thanks Ants posted:If hypothetically teams having to compete in fewer races enables more of them to function at a competitive level rather than running out of cash or getting worn down by all the travel then it would be good for the sport. I'd like to have as many good races as possible to watch but it needs the teams to be able to put it together. This is a particularly good point when you consider the possibility of FOM rolling out a standalone streaming service - if you can convince fans to subscribe for a full season, your revenues (at least from broadcasting) don't fluctuate as much based on the number of races. And it's true that sponsors will want more exposure and thus more races, but far less of the value from sponsorship these days is from the car being a rolling billboard, so I think they could manage.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:32
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And I don't know how other people see it, but when considering the value of a season pass to F1 streaming, I wouldn't tend to think of it in terms of cost per race. If a season was good then I'd consider it good value, regardless of race count.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:37
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I think 20 is ideal, 22 is an upper limit, and there's no reason to go as low as 18
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Jun 9, 2017 23:39
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We could have more races, but that would mean booking the races in some sort of sane order and the teams being paid enough, or Liberty chip in to cover the extra costs for everyone, so they can do the thing rock bands do, which is have two road crews with two sets of gear. You play one gig while the next is being set up, and then all you need to do is move the band and instruments.
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Jun 9, 2017 23:39
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New thread title: 
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Jun 9, 2017 23:57
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Post-Japan the season seems to drag, but I think that's maybe due to the venues aside from Interlagos. If a compromise needs to be reached in should be 19 rounds, max. Also, I'd like to focus more on core markets were a racing culture actually exists.
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Jun 10, 2017 00:02
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wicka posted:This is a particularly good point when you consider the possibility of FOM rolling out a standalone streaming service - if you can convince fans to subscribe for a full season, your revenues (at least from broadcasting) don't fluctuate as much based on the number of races. And it's true that sponsors will want more exposure and thus more races, but far less of the value from sponsorship these days is from the car being a rolling billboard, so I think they could manage. Everything is moving, or has moved, to digital - it's where all audiences are, or can, be found now and it's where all of the sponsors could make up for 2-4 less races.
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Jun 10, 2017 00:05
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I wouldn't like to see a USA-level of sponsorship, but I could quite happily see the safety car being a special edition wienermobile.
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Jun 10, 2017 00:10
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wicka posted:I want to know why people who like to watch F1 races would prefer to have fewer F1 races to watch, in a way that sincerely isn't "please reply to wicka so he can argue at you." I don't really get it. I mean obviously there are limits to what the teams and drivers can deal with, and poo poo like 25 race seasons would be ridiculous, but why not find the limit and be at it? We had 21 races last year and it seemed fine, why willingly lower it to 16 or 18? I wouldn't mind one less, if it meant no summer break. I hate that stupid break...other than that, more is better 
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Jun 10, 2017 00:38
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Thanks Ants posted:I wouldn't like to see a USA-level of sponsorship, but I could quite happily see the safety car being a special edition wienermobile. Make the safety car the indy flag truck, but the flag is the union flag to really piss off people in this thread
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Jun 10, 2017 00:56
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I can't seem to find anything in the F1 news media, but was there a reason why Are Dan only did a handful of laps in P2?
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Jun 10, 2017 01:13
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"Engine problems".
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Jun 10, 2017 01:17
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You Am I posted:I can't seem to find anything in the F1 news media, but was there a reason why Are Dan only did a handful of laps in P2? 'straya, oval office
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Jun 10, 2017 01:18
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You Am I posted:I can't seem to find anything in the F1 news media, but was there a reason why Are Dan only did a handful of laps in P2? A dingo ate his horsepower.
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Jun 10, 2017 01:19
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Wirth1000 posted:New thread title:  
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Jun 10, 2017 02:42
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lmao
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Jun 10, 2017 02:43
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Heh, they filmed the driver's meeting at Monaco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C9hOtchZD8
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Jun 10, 2017 02:59
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Jun 10, 2017 03:02
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Wirth1000 posted:Heh, they filmed the driver's meeting at Monaco. Lewis' facial expressions in this video make me want to take back every bad thing I've ever said about the guy. Also, Massa is apparently the only driver who can function as an adult.
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Jun 10, 2017 03:04
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wicka posted:Lewis' facial expressions in this video make me want to take back every bad thing I've ever said about the guy. Sergio's expression was that of someone listening to their immigration lawyer translate between english and spanish that he's now being deported and he has 24 hours to leave.
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Jun 10, 2017 03:07
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Jun 10, 2017 03:08
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Wirth1000 posted:Heh, they filmed the driver's meeting at Monaco. Verstappen is that kid who keeps asking the teacher the same question over and over and just doesnt get it no matter how many times it is explained to him.
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Jun 10, 2017 03:12
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Oh hey, if you've got an Amazon Prime Video subscription, then Le Mans: Racing is Everything just got released. 6*25 min episodes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0716P6SL4 (hopefully that will redirect you to your own countries' prime video page or something)
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Jun 10, 2017 04:10
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Heineken needs to change their anti drink driving slogan. Dunno why it makes me so annoyed. The old Aussie one is good: "Drink Drive, Bloody Idiot."
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Jun 10, 2017 04:57
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CratSock posted:Brownie, it's been over a decade since I've been, but there used to be a place in Etobicoke that had a Monday night league where you show up and drive their usual rental karts for a few races, and they kept track of points, etc. Something like that would be a fun way to get a little bit into it without having to drop a bunch of money on your own equipment at first. Like ilmucche mentioned, Goodwood is a fun outdoor track, and then there's 401 and a place with electrics at Downsview. Hmm I could only find the centennial track in Etobicoke and they don't do that anymore unfortunately. I'll probably just convince a few friends to make the trek to Stouffville and check it out.
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