[Sparkologist]

I will sometimes watch the first few laps of a race, to see if there is any carnage or mishaps, but the drone of the engines has a soporific effect on me. I am usually nodding off by about lap eight; maybe that makes a statement about the exitement and quality of the racing.
As a racing spectacle, MotoGP bike racing has far more action to hold one's attention, as there are far more opportunities for overtaking manoeuvres.