The F1 Thread

[EauRouge]

I know there are a few of us F1 fans.

So, who got up early and watched the race live this morning? Well worth it, I thought. I was gutted for Schumi though, I think he could have done pretty well if he'd kept all 4 wheels.

It was the most exciting race I've seen for a good few years, so pleased Nico finally got a podium.

Looks like we're finally getting a proper competitive season.

I slept in
Well done to Nico, not so happy about Kimi though.

I know! His tyres really fell off, I was hoping he'd be on the podium. I think he will be before the end of the season.

This is why it should have been cancelled. Those poor mechanics :( It's OK for Bernie with his 20-odd ex-SAS bodyguards, not so good for average joe who works in the pits.

Will you be watching EauRouge?
I'm very uncomfortable about it, but at the same time, if they will race, I want to watch and support?
Not sure what to do.

It's not on the beeb anyway but I'm not sure if I'd watch it even if it was. I'm so peed off it's going ahead, it's only a sport- not worth the risk IMO. Bernie must need the money

I have Sky, bought it for the F1
Bernie doesn't need the money, he's an arse, we know that, but still, what to do?
Support the racers, and I love the sport, or the Country?

I'd love to know what's really happening, I bet they are under horrible pressure to race.

Have you ever seen it live? The noise is not just painful, it is debilitating. It is so much better to watch it on TV.

F1 is coming to our little village at the end of May, and we are running away to London

I love the noise of F1 cars, you do need decent earplugs though.

Someone died yesterday in the protests :( I can't believe the race is still going ahead. Did you see the interview with that bloke (the circuit manager I think?)? He came across quite badly, he kept going on about trouble in other countries (including the riots in London last year) and seemed quite angry and dismissive of the protesters.

Bernie addresses the media.