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vorlon24 24-11-2004 11:36

Does anyone here watch F1?
 
I know the season has finished, but does anyone here watch Formula 1?

If so, which team/driver do you support and how long have you been watching it?

For me - I like Williams/McLaren and Mark Webber and Jenson. I don't really dislike any of the teams or drivers, only the ones whose surname begins with Schumacher...

Col.Kurtz 24-11-2004 13:50

Re: Does anyone here watch F1?
 
I watch it sometimes, but usually fall asleep before the end of the race...especially if I've had a session the night before. I don't support anyone in particular, but like to see the brits doing well or the smaller teams having a good race.

I prefer to watch the motorcycle racing for thrills:cool:

ShortStuff 24-11-2004 13:58

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I don't back a particular driver or team but I do enjoy watching the races. I felt a bit sorry for Rikkenen (spelling?) this year - he did so well last year, but the car has really let him down. I think he spent more time watching the races then driving in them!!!

I thought Button did really well - I'm sure he'll win the championship in the future.

Sparkologist 24-11-2004 15:51

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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.

WillowTheWhisp 24-11-2004 15:55

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I sort of watch it by association.

sarnie boy 20-12-2004 14:51

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i used to watch it until it got too repetitive and the results were nearly always the same

MCR ADIM 10-01-2005 19:06

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i watch it alot and have been doing for sum years now i like Schumacher he is a good driver i hav liked him since iw as younger n nt just a gloy hunter

entwisi 11-01-2005 06:53

Re: Does anyone here watch F1?
 
Bike racing is the place to go for 'racing'. F1 is just a procession lap lead by the team with the most money. It doesn't even look fast. The only time it gets anywhere near interesting is if it is absolutely tipping down.

vorlon24 11-01-2005 08:46

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Bike racing is fine when you can see what is going on.

I went to Donington to see the MotoGP last year (04) and couldn't see a screen because the people we met up with had plonked themselves right in front of those displays...

...with a bloody bridge in the way! :X

I had a bit of a trek just before the main event started so that I could see what was occurring elsewhere.

At least I saw Rossi win!!!

mthead 11-01-2005 09:07

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Yeah F1 is the bizz second only to football.F1 is the main sport to liven up what i think as boring summer months(for sport anyway).Hope Button eventually gets a good ride.

vorlon24 11-01-2005 09:55

Re: Does anyone here watch F1?
 
If Geoff Willis has done his job properly over the winter, he should have one already!

I reckon Button will be in a Williams next year though...

mthead 11-01-2005 10:06

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yeah looks like williams for jensen just hope the cars have got their reliability back though

vorlon24 17-01-2005 13:19

Re: Does anyone here watch F1?
 
Should be interesting watching how Webber performs, and how the Macca boys do.

Also watch Fisi (hope the Renault continues to improve) and Button (ditto BAR)

I also hope that the Ferraris break down at every race!

mthead 18-01-2005 13:35

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it would make it good if schumacher retired.Cant take it away from him good driver wonder if it would have made any difference if the late great Senna was still alive???

vorlon24 18-01-2005 13:46

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Of course it would!

Senna would have won 94, 95 96 and 97, and we would probably have got bored with that state of affairs as well!!!!

Although I think it is quite strange how they call him great. Yes he was a talent, but he had a similar streak to Schumacher; he took Prost out deliberately and by doing so, won the Championship that year.

mthead 18-01-2005 14:27

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yeah true just like schumacher against Hill.I was fuming with that one.A few choice anti germanic phrases too

vorlon24 18-01-2005 15:30

Re: Does anyone here watch F1?
 
I thought the comments made by Martin Brundle in 1997 were choice, when he tried the same trick again with Villeneuve!

mthead 24-01-2005 19:05

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commentry not same without murray walker he was class


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