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- Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:09 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
- Replies: 228
- Views: 82524
Re: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
Maybe in 10 or 20 years time, we will look back and wonder why we ever had grid girls and how disrespectful that was and how it sent a very mixed message to young girls about their value in society ? Is it disrespectful to a woman that she performs a job that she chose (very happily), via her own f...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:27 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
- Replies: 228
- Views: 82524
Re: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
As a previous poster mentioned, I think some people seem to feel that any recognition that an individual is attractive is a blow against feminism, and I think that's far from the truth. The logical conclusion of that is that all modelling should be phased out, but I don't know why that should be th...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
- Replies: 228
- Views: 82524
Re: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
As a previous poster mentioned, I think some people seem to feel that any recognition that an individual is attractive is a blow against feminism, and I think that's far from the truth. The logical conclusion of that is that all modelling should be phased out, but I don't know why that should be th...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
- Replies: 228
- Views: 82524
Re: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
[Male, agree with ban] I do a bit of work in women's sports development and asked some of the athletes I work with their opinions. It was a pretty even splits between "meh" and "why does this sport need pretty ladies when it's supposed to be about car racing". Honestly, I voted the way I did becaus...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:28 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
- Replies: 228
- Views: 82524
Re: Grid Girl ban - forum poll [MERGED]
[Male, agree with ban] I do a bit of work in women's sports development and asked some of the athletes I work with their opinions. It was a pretty even splits between "meh" and "why does this sport need pretty ladies when it's supposed to be about car racing". Honestly, I voted the way I did because...
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Danica to retire after the Indy 500.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18679
Re: Danica to retire after the Indy 500.
The world's most famous average driver. and you are famous for what? Nothing, what's your point? She is not famous for her driving talent. She's famous for some GoDaddy ads and having a bit of an attitude. I keep an eye on American motorsport coverage and this has been big news. If say, AJ Allmendi...
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:29 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Danica to retire after the Indy 500.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18679
Re: Danica to retire after the Indy 500.
The world's most famous average driver.
- Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:18 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Spa 2008 Revisited (Split from most wins thread)
- Replies: 94
- Views: 24330
Re: Spa 2008 Revisited (Split from most wins thread)
Since we're talking 2008, Japan...
Hamilton penalised for Kovalainen forcing Räikkönen off track. Bourdais penalised for having Massa cut across him. There is a valid discussion to have about Spa with points for both sides but when viewed in context with these it feels a little dodgy.
Hamilton penalised for Kovalainen forcing Räikkönen off track. Bourdais penalised for having Massa cut across him. There is a valid discussion to have about Spa with points for both sides but when viewed in context with these it feels a little dodgy.
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:05 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
- Replies: 81
- Views: 65498
Re: Lewis Hamilton 'dodged' VAT
Honestly, I'm kinda disappointed in him but I'm not a fan because of his personal affairs.
To be honest, I'd be shocked if every driver isn't doing something like this to a certain extent.
To be honest, I'd be shocked if every driver isn't doing something like this to a certain extent.
- Tue Oct 31, 2017 11:06 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Interesting article; future of motorsport
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10111
Re: Interesting article; future of motorsport
Just for the record I think for F1 the elephant in the room is aero, or more specifically wake, and has been for a long time. Engine power, softer tyres and DRS have masked it somewhat, but there has been times this season where sustantually faster cars can't stay within 2 seconds of another car fo...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:45 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Interesting article; future of motorsport
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10111
Re: Interesting article; future of motorsport
People have a lot of hate for hybrid engines but I really quite like them. It's simple, ugly technology to just stick a big, loud V10 in something to make it go fast and please the yahoos who want "DA LOUD NOIZEZ". It actually takes engineering skill to develop something that produces the maximum am...
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:47 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
- Replies: 65
- Views: 23554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
Seb was the best that was a breathtaking drive coming through the field on a track that was almost impossible to pass on An eighth of what this guy is smoking please. It was almost impossible to pass, Hamilton made very little ground at all despite having the best car on the track. Whatever you thi...
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:49 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
- Replies: 65
- Views: 23554
Re: Driver(s) of the Day - 2017 Mexican Grand Prix
An eighth of what this guy is smoking please.MasterRacer wrote:Seb was the best that was a breathtaking drive coming through the field on a track that was almost impossible to pass on
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:23 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 503
- Views: 131372
Re: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
I dare say whining about someone else's driving when you ran into the back of someone feels a tad hypocritical.
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 7:12 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
- Replies: 503
- Views: 131372
Re: 2017 Mexican Grand Prix Race Thread
Really clumsy from VET, looked like HAM was just trying to stay out of the way.
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:32 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
- Replies: 162
- Views: 54933
Re: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
I don't really understand the accusations of inconsistency. Decisions regarding track limits are inconsistent because the incidents are inconsistent, there are a lot of variables at play and each incident is different from the last. If we're saying we penalise every time a driver leaves the track th...
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Ocon Receiving Death Threats
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6706
Ocon Receiving Death Threats
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/132657/ocon-has-received-social-media-death-threats Granted that social media can be the pits of the world but given this and some of the total vitrol I've seen from Verstappen fans this week after the penalty, is the push for picking up more "casual" fans going to ...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:00 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Your favourite Formula One seasons are...?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 17965
Re: Your favourite Formula One seasons are...?
Of what I actually watched:
96 - Hill. At last.
08 - Last corner.
10 - Four contenders?!?!
Ones I didn't see:
76 - Lauda = Hero
89 - Angry teammates.
84 - Monaco. Senna. Bellof!
Hope I was as succinct as required!
96 - Hill. At last.
08 - Last corner.
10 - Four contenders?!?!
Ones I didn't see:
76 - Lauda = Hero
89 - Angry teammates.
84 - Monaco. Senna. Bellof!
Hope I was as succinct as required!
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:56 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: [Merged] Rows of 3/2/3 for starting grid - good or bad?
- Replies: 108
- Views: 48825
Re: Rows of three&two cars on the starting grid - good or ba
Adding whacky stuff like this just to cause some accidents and mix up the order on the first lap is not how you improve the F1 "show".
Spending time and resources on developing a rule set less reliant on sensitive aerodynamics is.
Spending time and resources on developing a rule set less reliant on sensitive aerodynamics is.
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 10:53 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
- Replies: 162
- Views: 54933
Re: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
Lack of consistency by the stewards has been invoked, as the race contained numerous instances of drivers exceeding track limits. FIA race director Charlie Whiting addressed those claims and the Stewards' decision. "In all other cases where the drivers left the circuit, they went a longer distance....
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:07 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
- Replies: 162
- Views: 54933
Re: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
Does that mean he doesn't think the rules apply or is he using that part of his nationality to support Kimi? https://twitter.com/nico_rosberg/status/922425127773573120 I think this is Nico's point. https://i.imgur.com/hEuXODa.png Max got alongside enough to earn space into the corner, Kimi (possibl...
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:31 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
- Replies: 162
- Views: 54933
Re: Forum opinion on Max / Kimi overtake
100% illegal.
I get the frustration about enforcement of track limit rules but there is a big difference between running wide on exit and actually cutting a whole corner.
I get the frustration about enforcement of track limit rules but there is a big difference between running wide on exit and actually cutting a whole corner.
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:37 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: F1 to be via Netflix?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5775
Re: F1 to be via Netflix?
I've read that they are looking to roll out a streaming service from next year however it will be on a limited basis as a number of broadcasters have specific requirements in their contracts (UK included I believe). I would have thought that the discussions with Netflix are about sharing tech as opp...
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:41 pm
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: How many cars would you like to see on the grid?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 22563
Re: How many cars would you like to see on the grid?
20-22.
For every Minardi or Onyx who pull the occasional shock result, you end with a Fondmental or Andrea Moda or Lola who have no right being on the grid. There needs to be a threshold.
For every Minardi or Onyx who pull the occasional shock result, you end with a Fondmental or Andrea Moda or Lola who have no right being on the grid. There needs to be a threshold.
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:52 am
- Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
- Topic: New Member introduction thread
- Replies: 943
- Views: 773144
Re: New Member introduction thread
Long time lurker, first time poster who finally decided that it was a bit creepy just reading what people have to say without contributing.
In no particular order, I enjoy:
Fine wine
The driving of Lewis Hamilton
Haribo Tangfastics
Can't wait to start chatting with you all!
In no particular order, I enjoy:
Fine wine
The driving of Lewis Hamilton
Haribo Tangfastics
Can't wait to start chatting with you all!