F1 2018
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Limejuice
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TBH I thought the suggested layouts for Miami so far have been poor.
I'm also not such a huge fan of street circuits.
Monaco, obviously, is a spectacle. But the others are all a compromise making fast cars drive through pretty but unsuitable places. I guess it shakes things up, but for me a GP race needs (mostly) a GP circuit to show the sport doing what it does best. I get why Liberty would go for it - America, audience ratings, money - and why venues like 'em - cheaper up-front, tourism factor, etc. But that's taking the eye off the oily-rag ball. If it's glitz and cheap, lightly-interested audiences they want, they should send in Judith Chalmers (if she's still necking sangria in this world).
Give me speed, noise, insane driving skills, bewildering engineering and heart-stopping racing. Stuff the marinas, grid kids and celeb-studded carpetting.
When Liberty finally decides it can make more money from re-runs of M*A*S*H, and jettisons F1 like a turd in a trebuchet, there'll still be an audience of grey-bearded loons marvelling over the late braking and howl of engines.
I may have had a beer or two.
I'm also not such a huge fan of street circuits.
Monaco, obviously, is a spectacle. But the others are all a compromise making fast cars drive through pretty but unsuitable places. I guess it shakes things up, but for me a GP race needs (mostly) a GP circuit to show the sport doing what it does best. I get why Liberty would go for it - America, audience ratings, money - and why venues like 'em - cheaper up-front, tourism factor, etc. But that's taking the eye off the oily-rag ball. If it's glitz and cheap, lightly-interested audiences they want, they should send in Judith Chalmers (if she's still necking sangria in this world).
Give me speed, noise, insane driving skills, bewildering engineering and heart-stopping racing. Stuff the marinas, grid kids and celeb-studded carpetting.
When Liberty finally decides it can make more money from re-runs of M*A*S*H, and jettisons F1 like a turd in a trebuchet, there'll still be an audience of grey-bearded loons marvelling over the late braking and howl of engines.
I may have had a beer or two.
Limejuice
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Sad news about Sergio Marchionne - in a bad way after surgery.
The Economist says: "Complications after a routine operation... have had a devastating effect on the health..."
Sounds awfully like brain damage.
He's been replaced immediately in all his roles.
Fiat Chrysler appoints a new boss
The Economist says: "Complications after a routine operation... have had a devastating effect on the health..."
Sounds awfully like brain damage.
He's been replaced immediately in all his roles.
Fiat Chrysler appoints a new boss
cybershot
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Can't find a reputable source for this but seems to be doing the rounds:
BREAKING: Lawrence Stroll has bought Force India
BREAKING: Lawrence Stroll has bought Force India
Limejuice
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PaoloSanchez
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Silly season again? The same story was running this time last year.
PaoloSanchez
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Limejuice
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Yeah. Sad news
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Limejuice
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If you can see a re-run in full, you should do so.I missed it
Any decent highlights programme will consist of 100% of the qualifying hour.
Just my opinion, etc.
Sasaferrato
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There is no one that can live with Lewis in the wet. 
One can hope for a wet race.
One can hope for a wet race.
Limejuice
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I picture him with more lianas, tarantulas and boa constrictors. Kind of Indiana Jones meets Last of the Summer Wine.
Washing with wet wipes and reminding everyone else what a 'great time' they are having
