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by Biffa
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Drive to Survive
Replies: 15
Views: 2603

Re: Drive to Survive

I did think it was better than last couple of series, but like most I don’t take it too seriously – just something reasonably entertaining to watch on a Friday night with a glass of wine if there’s nothing else to do.

In saying that my non-F1 mates really enjoy it so I guess it’s doing the job.
by Biffa
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26596

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Disunity at the top of an organisation rarely results in anything positive. I’d be interested to know what Newey thinks about all of this, especially given his yacht is due to be delivered this year - and he has previously said he is looking forward to having the time to sail around the world ;-)
by Biffa
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26596

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Ive dealt grievance cases many times and where there is no case to answer for what so ever, its a pretty quick process. 6 hours work maybe, time with involved parties. Decision. For it to have gone on this long suggests this wasnt simply a "he said/she said" grievance. There has to have been some e...
by Biffa
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26596

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Ive dealt grievance cases many times and where there is no case to answer for what so ever, its a pretty quick process. 6 hours work maybe, time with involved parties. Decision. For it to have gone on this long suggests this wasnt simply a "he said/she said" grievance. There has to have been some e...
by Biffa
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Christian Horner Allegations Thread
Replies: 433
Views: 26596

Re: Christian Horner Allegations Thread

Thinking about dropping Red Bull GmbH an email to ask if there are any upcoming vacancies for senior positions in the corporate communications department.
by Biffa
Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1498
Views: 161871

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

pokerman wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:00 pm
Biffa wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:29 pm
Make no mistake: Steiner was a very important character and will be sorely missed.....

.... by Drive to Survive.
Is that the latest from monkey news? :)
Yep, that's the best I could do after a good few beers....
by Biffa
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread
Replies: 1498
Views: 161871

Re: F1 Gossip/Rumour/Inside news Thread

Make no mistake: Steiner was a very important character and will be sorely missed.....

.... by Drive to Survive.
by Biffa
Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Thoughts on Vegas then?
Replies: 30
Views: 1374

Re: Thoughts on Vegas then?

Race was far better than expected given I thought the track was uninspiring. But I seemed to get so unreasonably wound up by the idiotic hype that it kind of spoiled the vibe of the event for me. Just felt like LM were treating us all like 10-year-olds….. Elvis race suits? C’mon…
by Biffa
Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 358
Views: 18475

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Race Thread

Just finished watching the truncated highlights and my feeling after the event (taken in the round) is a half decent first race for LV unfortunately somewhat and predictably tarnished by vomit-inducing show/coverage.
by Biffa
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7686

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Just watched the opening ceremony and to be honest I enjoyed it. Didn't think it was over the top but the weekend is still young. Me too, just watched parts of it on YT (with a bit of fast forward), and it was not nearly as cringy as I expected, in fact the production was quite impressive (if not r...
by Biffa
Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 268
Views: 7686

Re: 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

This one is getting some bad publicity. Is everything ready for the weekend? I may watch this one just for a laugh but I'm sure if there are any issues they will be glossed over for TV. :-) My biggest hope is that the show/event is not too over the top on the cringe scale. I’ll give it a go but I’v...
by Biffa
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???
Replies: 21
Views: 1157

Re: Question for mods. Las Vegas GP cancelled due to industrial action???

industrial action? Are the Hollywood actors still on strike??
by Biffa
Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 6059

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

3 SC's in a 19 lap race, laughable. I think we've had 5 racing laps thus far. When they devised this did they never consider SC's. :lol: It really feels like a no brainer for sprints to get them to carry extra fuel and add laps on if there is a SC. Yep or where it is obviously that it will take lon...
by Biffa
Wed Oct 04, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 186
Views: 6059

Re: 2023 Qatar Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Turbo wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:15 pm
Whoopee just noticed we have two consecutive sprint races, that will be two Saturday's *inaudible*
Hell's teeth I forgot this was a sprint weekend! Means I'll miss quali x(
by Biffa
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 224
Views: 7421

Re: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Just jumping in to say I like the Williams looks great with this livery.
by Biffa
Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 175
Views: 6323

Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

Ha Ha looks like I'm in a similar experiment, in fact on sprint weekends I'm now just watching the race itself. Me too! There is no point what-so-ever in the sprint races. Either have them in all races. Or none at all. Or change the format to have longer races in general. Liberty want more races. M...
by Biffa
Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread
Replies: 175
Views: 6323

Re: 2023 Austrian Grand Prix FP & Qualy/Sprint Thread

I remain committed to my experiment of pretending sprints don't exist, so I will be watching practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and then on Sunday finding out what random numbers the FIA has decided to add to the championship standings. Luckily, this is a year where the championship is far...
by Biffa
Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: What is going on with the main PF1 website?
Replies: 19
Views: 1478

Re: What is going on with the main PF1 website?

Just part of a wider dumbing down trend that's been happening for years IMO. I find most of today's media unreadable and unwatchable.
by Biffa
Thu May 18, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21093

Re: It's finally happened...

What annoys me most about F1 today isn't the sport in itself, but the way it is been covered be the media. It's very difficult to find serious knowledgable information between races without having to be dragged through an ocean of click bait and non-information from an endless row of F1's "once-upo...
by Biffa
Wed May 03, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: It's finally happened... (losing interest in F1 thread)
Replies: 535
Views: 21093

Re: It's finally happened...

Interesting to see that many people are on the same page. It’s not a coincidence that most (actually all) of my F1 buddies have had similar thoughts over the last couple of years. There used to be between 6 and 10 of us that would get together religiously on a Sunday for the race and make a day of i...
by Biffa
Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 is becoming more Americanised and shares some similarities to nascar.
Replies: 26
Views: 2424

Re: F1 is becoming more Americanised and shares some similarities to nascar.

I remember coming across some old F1 newspaper clippings from the 60s and 70s and it spoke about F1 in terms of (from memory) as a classy and exciting sport for the connoisseur and discerning gentleman (ok we can drop the ‘gentlement’ part), visiting stylish and elegant locations etc. Although that ...
by Biffa
Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Recall Petition…
Replies: 134
Views: 6263

Re: Planet F1 has publicized the Abu Dhabi 2021 Recall Petition…

Not sure about this, it opens a huge can of worms by anyone who feels disgruntled in any way, see Massa recently. Plus, results are sealed after the Gala, sooooo... I understand that in the UK when a petition reaches 100000 signatures, it gets a response from the government in some way. But I'm not...
by Biffa
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 416
Views: 11284

Re: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread

Hmmm I’m feeling slightly smug that I decided to catch the highlights rather than get up at 5am :-) On a serious note; I wouldn’t mind red flags if managed differently (I prefer that to laps being counted down under the safety car), but surely it would have more integrity if the cars were not allowe...
by Biffa
Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread
Replies: 124
Views: 5673

Re: 2023 Australian Grand Prix Free Practice & Qualifying Thread

Back to the Australian GP, I love having a GP at 6am. I can get up, watch the race and then have an uninterrupted day to do other things. It's about an hour earlier than ideal but I'll cope. Anyone else like a morning GP? The only other one left is Suzuka! Yep me too, but TBH these days I've got us...
by Biffa
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: F1 presenters and commentators
Replies: 53
Views: 6102

Re: F1 presenters and commentators

Interesting what you say about Brundle and Coulthard because I feel exactly the same. I remember when they were commentating together on the BBC, and for me that period was the best in terms of coverage and pre/post race show. In term of commentators today - maybe I'm getting grumpy in my old age, b...
by Biffa
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie Collins
Replies: 12
Views: 1409

Re: Bernie Collins

I think production need to work on the sound or maybe she needs to adopt a stronger 'broadcast' voice, Agreed. She is insightful and her contributions are cogent, unlike David Croft :x Having said that and without any disrespect, I've been married for 40 years and sometimes wish that my wife had Be...
by Biffa
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Bernie Collins
Replies: 12
Views: 1409

Re: Bernie Collins

I struggled to hear what she was saying during the race over the background noise (nothing to do with the accent). I think production need to work on the sound or maybe she needs to adopt a stronger 'broadcast' voice,
by Biffa
Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: International Womens Day....does the forum have any?.
Replies: 53
Views: 3158

Re: International Womens Day....does the forum have any?.

My wife actually used to be on the forum going back 15+ years, she used the forum as a source for news, information and opinion rather than to post much herself, but she found a lot of the arguing childish (her words not mine) so bailed. I also remember at least a couple of females on the forum goin...
by Biffa
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official McLaren Thread!
Replies: 626
Views: 236692

Re: The Official McLaren Thread!

It's tough work being a Macca supporter :-(
by Biffa
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2023 predictions
Replies: 78
Views: 11885

Re: 2023 predictions

Badgeronimous wrote:
Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:20 pm

Norris takes a maiden win
Here's hoping :thumbup:
by Biffa
Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jackie Stewart Documentary is here
Replies: 27
Views: 5200

Re: Jackie Stewart Documentary is here

I can't stand him. Obviously a great talent but I find him pompous and self centred despite the things he achieved. I'm probably in the minority here and that's fine, just saying it how I see it. I would genuinely urge you to watch this documentary and come back and tell us whether you still feel t...
by Biffa
Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Jackie Stewart Documentary is here
Replies: 27
Views: 5200

Re: Jackie Stewart Documentary is here

I can't stand him. Obviously a great talent but I find him pompous and self centred despite the things he achieved. I'm probably in the minority here and that's fine, just saying it how I see it. I would genuinely urge you to watch this documentary and come back and tell us whether you still feel t...
by Biffa
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Dog setup advice needed
Replies: 20
Views: 1855

Re: Dog setup advice needed

Ideally you'd want to get your dog into a wind tunnel to analyse the situation.

Meh maybe you should phone Red Bull as I hear they'll have some free capacity over the next few months ;-)
by Biffa
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread
Replies: 540
Views: 159647

Re: The Official Daniel Ricciardo Thread

I've not been able to watch DR interviews for a while, it's become so awkward watching him trying to put on a brave face while constantly being asked about his poor performances and future in F1. I hope he manages to get some decent performances in his remaining time. If not..... well I fear we migh...
by Biffa
Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Silly Season 2023
Replies: 697
Views: 62174

Re: Silly Season 2023

With the Piastri situation, I know there have been questions regarding his loyalty, but on the other hand it does feels like Otmar dropped the ball and lost control of a situation that should have been within expectations of his remit as a team boss.
by Biffa
Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719381

Re: Attending a GP

Just had a look and there are a few tickets available on Viagogo. I've never used them for F1 before but I've used them for NFL tickets the day before and they're a legit site. EDIT: However having just looked at their trustpilot score I'd maybe give them a miss if I were you. I actually went to ge...
by Biffa
Thu Sep 01, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Attending a GP
Replies: 721
Views: 719381

Re: Attending a GP

I've managed to get a few days off next weekend so thought I might try to get to Monza. Any tips on best places to find last minute tickets? Thanks :-)
by Biffa
Sun Jul 03, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 583
Views: 26114

Re: 2022 British Grand Prix Race Thread

Just a quick comment on the (UK) coverage; it’s not often I watch and compare both Sky and C4 during the same race but switching between the two really emphasised how annoying the shouting is on Sky. I MUCH preferred the C4 coverage, they felt sharper and more on the ball (even despite EJ being ther...
by Biffa
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Bernie Ecclestone supports Putin's war
Replies: 16
Views: 12079

Re: Bernie Ecclestone supports Putin's war

Hmmm I've given Bernie the benefit of doubt in the past but these comments should see him removed from any association with F1