I watched it fervently for the first period, determined that it was going to be a success, so stick with it.CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2023, 17:06So, the first race of the season this weekend.
Seemingly about as invisible as a well hidden chameleon - no news, no 'buzz' and generally a racing series desperately drowning and no-one looking on.
My son likes it and I guess I will watch it (because racing..)
Anyone actually bothered with this series? If it disappeared would anyone care, or notice?
I might take a look, but it has never really grabbed me.CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2023, 17:06So, the first race of the season this weekend.
Seemingly about as invisible as a well hidden chameleon - no news, no 'buzz' and generally a racing series desperately drowning and no-one looking on.
My son likes it and I guess I will watch it (because racing..)
Anyone actually bothered with this series? If it disappeared would anyone care, or notice?
I’ve tried to watch several times, the tracks are sterile and the sound is unpleasant… so even with the new McLaren team to pique my interest, I will still not be watching, and would not be bothered if it disappearsCMSMJ1 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2023, 17:06So, the first race of the season this weekend.
Seemingly about as invisible as a well hidden chameleon - no news, no 'buzz' and generally a racing series desperately drowning and no-one looking on.
My son likes it and I guess I will watch it (because racing..)
Anyone actually bothered with this series? If it disappeared would anyone care, or notice?
Racing is something that happens between texting and partying.CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2023, 23:14The general feeling then? It is bobbins!
It is a shame as there are some superb drivers and some strong manufacturer presence in a series that has zero fan engagement, poor venues and generally poor races*
The cars are slow. The tracks have mostly been terrible. The drivers have been so much better than the series deserved. Definitely a deeper reserve of talent than Indy, and probably better than F2 in some seasons!
* I have watched all of them I think. Some were OK..
Where in the world are you and which F1 coms do you listen to? Croft is a numpty. Jack Nicholls does (or at least did) the F1 for BBC radio too. He seems to genuinely get excited (Murray Walker esque) rather than just shouting for the sake of it.
The drivers time is better spent on social media so they get the votes.CMSMJ1 wrote: ↑16 Jan 2023, 13:15Watched it. Was bored.
Cars are small and flighty looking but the drivers are so far away from driving them on their limits that it is a procession.
In what world did it become normal for racing vehicles to have pace restrictions on them in races? Why are we not seeing vehicles ragged within an inch of their lives? Power limited/fuel limited/tyre limited formulae are very irritating.
.What may have seemed like a fairly harmless crash has resulted in the worst injury of his career for Robin Frijns. The Limburg driver underwent five hours of surgery in Mexico City and was only able to leave intensive care about 24 hours after the relevant moment at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Frijns (31) retired on Saturday during the opening race of the ninth Formula E season, the fully electric class of the FIA, in the first lap after hitting Norman Nato in front. His team ABT Cupra first thought it was 'just' a broken wrist.
"But I not only broke my left wrist, but also four fractures in my hand," says Frijns. "I was really in pain. Fortunately, I am now out of intensive care and on painkillers, but the pain has certainly not gone away. It is quite a sight.”
It is still unknown how long his recovery will take, but Frijns will be out of circulation for the time being. "The bone was sticking out of my hand, no fun," said the Limburger, with a sense of understatement. "This is certainly the worst injury in my career. And hopefully it will stay the same here.”