F1 2020
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Seeing that marshal run across the track with a fire extinguisher brought back horrible memories of the Tom Pryce tragedy in 1977.
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
I was living in South Africa at the time.
I wasn't at the race but the photos in the newspapers afterwards showed little of the press restraint that was on show today.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
What do people want from F1, there was a massive accident with a huge fireball, a car upside down, an engine blow up towards the end of the race and loads of overtaking and that was boring
I was being slightly tongue in cheek that the middle 45 laps were quite pedestrian compared to the fireballs and tumbles. I was quite pleased to see it after the first few laps!
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It might just be the resurgence of McClaren.
1%er
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Maybe having the live data and live track position map running makes it more interesting to see the cars catching each other and the gaps closing, I'm also trying to get all the radio traffic but have run out of equipment for now, I'll be sure to have it all working for next season if i can find enough plugs and wiresI was being slightly tongue in cheek that the middle 45 laps were quite pedestrian compared to the fireballs and tumbles. I was quite pleased to see it after the first few laps!
Watching it on Brazilian TV with headphones plugged in the laptop listening to Sky (delayed by up to 2 minutes at times) and watching the tracker/timing screen tends to mean I always have something of interest to keep me busy
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Watching with my wife, who is a new fan to F1, was great today. Watching her emotions at both crashes, she was very worried about Grosjean, and Stroll, and so pissed off for Perez, it made the race very interesting.
She is already able to identify the cars and drivers, and can outline tyre strategy, although not yet in great depth. I hope it is going to be a long term interest.
She is already able to identify the cars and drivers, and can outline tyre strategy, although not yet in great depth. I hope it is going to be a long term interest.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Maybe having the live data and live track position map running makes it more interesting to see the cars catching each other and the gaps closing, I'm also trying to get all the radio traffic but have run out of equipment for now, I'll be sure to have it all working for next season if i can find enough plugs and wires
Watching it on Brazilian TV with headphones plugged in the laptop listening to Sky (delayed by up to 2 minutes at times) and watching the tracker/timing screen tends to mean I always have something of interest to keep me busy
One of the commentators said that all the radio chatter is available on the F1 app so I might give that a go.
1%er
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My old lady is well into it also so we always have a great time watching all the action together, makes it a better experience
Yes it is, the app is worth getting it has loads of good information also Formula1.com has loads of interesting stuff that helps during the race
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
F1 - Statement: Incident during 2020 FIA Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
The FIA advises that an incident occurred during the opening lap of the 2020 FIA Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix today, 29/11/2020, involving car #8, Romain Grosjean.The driver was immediately attended to by emergency and medical crews. The driver self-extricated, and was conscious at all times.
"Update - 22:35, 29.11.2020
Following medical evaluation by doctors at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Hospital Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean will remain in hospital overnight to be treated for burns sustained on the back of both hands after his opening lap incident at the Bahrain Grand Prix. All X-rays performed on Grosjean came back clear of fractures.
Updates will be given when further information is available."
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It seems to be a very strange move, so much so that I wondered if something went wrong with his car. The turn across Kvyat had no other explanation that I saw at the time. If that wasn’t the case it was a move beyond my comprehension.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Karun showed a piece of debris heading for his front right wheel just beforehand but there is clear movement of his steering wheel to the right directly after that so not sure it had any effect. Will be interesting to see what the investigation shows.
That doctor deserves a fucking medal, that was hot where he got stuck in.
Ax^
Silly Rabbit
it was damn hot if you look you see the local fire marshal in all the kits not being able to get to close to the fire (not taking anything away from the guy eiter)
but you can see Dr roberts running straight to the barrier
Limejuice
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The BBC reports that Grosjean's impact was a 53G deceleration.
Formula 1: Romain Grosjean's escape leaves sport with soul-searching to do
An awful accident from a bygone age shocked the world, but highlights safety gains as well as concerns.
www.bbc.co.uk
Limejuice
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This weekend - the meat in the Middle East sammich. It's Bahrain II - the sequel.
As Sky jerked me around last week by putting duff timings online, then correcting them behind my back, with the sole intention of triggering my timekeeping OCD,
, I have double-checked the timings for next weekend.
In the UK the (somewhat weird) timings are:
Fri 4 Dec
FP1 - 13:30
FP2 - 17:30
Sat 5 Dec
FP3 - 14:00
Qual - 17:00
Sun 6 Dec
Race - 17:10
Fingers crossed for less drama, but more racing.
As Sky jerked me around last week by putting duff timings online, then correcting them behind my back, with the sole intention of triggering my timekeeping OCD,
, I have double-checked the timings for next weekend.In the UK the (somewhat weird) timings are:
Fri 4 Dec
FP1 - 13:30
FP2 - 17:30
Sat 5 Dec
FP3 - 14:00
Qual - 17:00
Sun 6 Dec
Race - 17:10
Fingers crossed for less drama, but more racing.
alsoknownas
some bloke
What does (radio call item) 'positive on delta' mean, does anyone know?
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Only just caught up with the weekend. That was one hell of a crash. I take back every negative thing I’ve ever said about the halo, without it he’d be dead. As for the the fire...
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If that's true it's an even greater stroke of luck that he got out. He was in that fire for about 20s IIRC.
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This has just popped up:
www.formula1.com
Hamilton ruled out of Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19 | Formula 1®
Mercedes will be without Lewis Hamilton for this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after the seven-time world champion tested positive for Covid-19.
www.formula1.com
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So will they go with Stoffel Vandoorne or is anyone else in the frame?
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At the time of posting they haven't said.
